Prevalence and molecular characterization of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Egypt: a systematic review and meta-analysis of hospital and community-acquired infections.

ABSTRACT:

Background

ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) represent a significant global health threat. In response to this growing concern and the lack of a surveillance system for ESBL-PE infections in Egypt, we conducted this meta-analysis. In this study, we aimed to quantify the prevalence of ESBL-PE based on the source of infection and characterize their molecular dissemination. Additionally, we sought to uncover temporal trends to assess the spread of ESBL-PE over time.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank to identify studies that: (1) report the prevalence of ESBL-PE in Egypt; (2) use valid detection methods; (3) involve clinical specimens; and (4) were published between

SUBMITTER: Azzam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622690 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature