Inducible Clindamycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains in Africa: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Excessive use of clindamycin enhances the acquisition of inducible clindamycin-resistant S. aureus strains, which is a significant health problem in Africa. The main objective of this review study was to determine the prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance and related genes among S. aureus isolates in Africa.

Methods

A qualitative systematic review was conducted on inducible clindamycin resistance among S. aureus isolates in Africa using electronic databases such as Google Scholar and PubMed. Articles published in English before 2021 were selected, and relevant data were extracted, collected, and analyzed.

Results

In our search, 22 articles met the eligibility criteria for this review study. Of 3064 total S. aureus isol

SUBMITTER: Assefa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9042618 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature