Prevalence of the Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Salmonella typhi</i> and <i>Salmonella paratyphi</i> in Pakistan: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic resistance to Salmonella is a significant threat to public health globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Pakistan. This study reviews the existing literature to determine the pooled prevalence of antibiotic resistance among Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi strains across Pakistan in the past decade, including the emergence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase.

Methods

Six databases were searched for studies published from January 2014 to December 2024. Studies were screened for relevance, and data were extracted on antibiotic susceptibility among human S typhi and S paratyphi isolates. Their quality was assessed per the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. A random effects model was emplo

SUBMITTER: Ullah A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11962718 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature