Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Somalia: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a severe but poorly documented threat in Somalia due to its fragmented healthcare system. This study reviews AMR prevalence and clinical impact in Somalia, comparing the findings to regional trends to address this critical data gap.

Methods

This study was a systematic literature review of antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in Somalia. Data on resistance rates for common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were extracted, calculated as a proportion of resistant isolates, and then narratively synthesized in summary tables.

Results

The data reveal a critical state of AMR in Somalia. Among Gram-positive bacteria, there is a near-total prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus at 97.4%. Gram-negati

SUBMITTER: Hassan SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704081 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature