Emerging Status of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Fungi in the Arabian Peninsula.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to identify the prevalence and emerging status of multidrug-resistant bacteria and fungi and their associated mortality in nine countries in the Arabian Peninsula. Original research articles and case studies regarding multidrug-resistant bacteria and fungi in the Arabian Peninsula, published during the last 10 years, were retrieved from PubMed and Scopus. A total of 382 studies were included as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria, as well as the PRISMA guidelines, from a thorough screening of 1705 articles, in order to analyse the emerging status and mortality. The emerging nature of >120 multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria and fungi in the Arabian Peninsula is a serious concern that requires continuous monitoring and immediate preventive measures. More than 50% (n = 45

SUBMITTER: Borgio JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8614875 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature