Prevalence of Group B <i>Streptococcus</i> Colonization and Invasive Infection in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This study provides the first systematic synthesis of the burden of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization and invasive disease in Nigeria, with emphasis on prevalence, serotypes, and sequence types (STs). Method: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO (CRD420251155310). Searches were conducted across multiple databases, including Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, PubMed, Dimensions, and African Journals Online, as well as in Google Scholar and Google to identify relevant articles. In total, 426 records were retrieved, of which 43 studies met the inclusion criteria. A random-effects model was applied to estimate the pooled prevalence. Result: The pooled pre

SUBMITTER: Abdulrahim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12921764 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature