Global patterns of antibiotic resistance in group B <i>Streptococcus</i>: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Streptococcus agalactiae, or group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a significant pathogen associated with severe infections in neonates, particularly sepsis and meningitis. The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance among GBS strains is a growing public health concern, necessitating a comprehensive meta-analysis to evaluate the prevalence of this resistance globally.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive systematic search across four major scientific databases: Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE, targeting articles published until December 13, 2023. This meta-analysis focused on studies that examined antibiotic resistance in GBS strains. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool was employed to assess the quality of the included studies. This meta-an

SUBMITTER: Hsu CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12060732 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature