Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections among patients with suspected or confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study reviews and analyzes non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) isolation from Ethiopian sputum samples, estimating prevalence, identifying common species, and analyzing regional and temporal variations.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine NTM prevalence among diseased individuals in Ethiopia. Using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and African Journals Online, we conducted a comprehensive literature search. Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Meta-analysis was performed using STATA-18 software with a random-effects model and included subgroup analysis. The protocol of this study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251000131).

Results

In this review, a total

SUBMITTER: Daka D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12302293 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature