Mapping antibiotic resistance in Ghana: a narrative review of regional variations in antibiotic-resistant ESKAPEE pathogens.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global health crisis and a significant public health challenge in Ghana. This narrative review aims to uncover the patterned landscape of ABR by systematically assessing regional heterogeneity across three key dimensions: (1) the geographic distribution and intensity of ABR surveillance and research; (2) the prevalence of ESKAPEE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter species, and Escherichia coli); and (3) the distribution of their antimicrobial resistance profiles and underlying genetic mechanisms. The review maps data from clinical, animal, and environmental sources to provide a compre

SUBMITTER: Abubakari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816315 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature