Antimicrobial resistance among migrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis - update from 2017 to 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health concern. A previous systematic review showed that migrants in Europe are at increased risk of AMR. Since the COVID-19 pandemic there have been rapid changes in patterns of antibiotic use, AMR, and migration. We aimed to present an updated evidence synthesis on the current distribution of AMR among migrants in Europe.

Methods

We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO ID: CRD42022343263). We searched databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed and Scopus) from 18 January 2017 until 18 January 2023 to identify primary data from observational studies reporting any laboratory-confirmed AMR among migrants in the European Economic Area (EEA) and European Union-15 (

SUBMITTER: Chukwudile B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11408055 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature