Prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare and community settings in West Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are a global health threat, notably in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this review was to estimate the prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare and community settings in West Africa.

Methods

In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed, CINAHL, African Index Medicus, and other databases for studies published from 2010 onward. Data on MDR bacterial prevalence, study characteristics, and infection types were extracted and analyzed via R software. Subgroup analyses were performed to explore differences in prevalence across infection settings and sample types.

Results

Out of the 5,320 articles identified, 50 studies from 13 West African countries met the inclusion criteria, with the maj

SUBMITTER: Diop M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871699 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature