Antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens isolated from cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global public health, limiting treatment options for infections. AMR is particularly life-threatening for cancer patients, who are at increased risk of antibiotic-resistant infections. This review presents the first comprehensive data on the prevalence of AMR in major bacterial pathogens isolated from cancer patients.

Method

An extensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, focusing on studies published in English from 2000 to 2024. A single-group meta-analysis was performed to determine the resistance prevalence of major bacterial species.

Results

One hundred thirty-two full-text articles were included in the systematic review, and studies on haematological cancer patients were the

SUBMITTER: Ntim OK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871764 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature