Antimicrobial Resistance in Selected Foodborne Pathogens in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The increasing trend of foodborne zoonotic pathogens exhibiting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a growing threat to food safety and public health in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Resistant strains of foodborne zoonotic pathogens compromise treatment efficacy, raise illness, and threaten sustainable food systems in human and animal health. However, regional understanding and policy response are limited due to the fragmentation of data and the inadequacy of surveillance. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to achieve the following: (1) estimate the pooled prevalence of AMR, including multidrug resistance (MDR) in selected foodborne pathogens; (2) compare subgroup variations across countries, pathogen species, and antibiotic classes; and (3) eval

SUBMITTER: Hassen KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12837378 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature