Geographical mapping and temporal trends of Acinetobacter baumannii carbapenem resistance: A comprehensive meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is of critical concern in healthcare settings, leading to limited treatment options. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of CRAB by examining temporal, geographic, and bias-related variations.

Methods

We systematically searched prominent databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE. Quality assessment was performed using the JBI checklist. Subgroup analyses were performed based on the COVID-19 timeframes, years, countries, continents, and bias levels, antimicrobial susceptivity test method and guidelines.

Results

Our comprehensive meta-analysis, which included 795 studies across 80 countries from 1995 to 2023, revealed a surge in carbapenem

SUBMITTER: Beig M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11649148 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature