Prevalence of common diarrheagenic enterobacteriaceae in Iran (2000-2023): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Bacterial gastroenteritis is a significant public health concern, capable of causing severe infections. Among the various pathogens involved, those belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family are the most frequently isolated and associated with gastrointestinal disorders. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of common diarrheagenic Enterobacteriaceae in Iran over the past two decades, from 2000 to 2023.

Methods

A comprehensive systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including EMBASE, HINARI, MEDLINE, PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library. The focus was on observational published studies reporting the prevalence of diarrheagenic Enterobacteriaceae in Iran during 2000 and 2023. The criteria did not restrict patient demographics

SUBMITTER: Derakhshan-Sefidi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776153 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature