Maternal colonization with group B Streptococcus and antibiotic resistance in China: systematic review and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal rectovaginal colonization with group B Streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae is the most common pathway for this disease during the perinatal period. This meta-analysis aimed to summarize existing data regarding maternal colonization, serotype profiles, and antibiotic resistance in China.

Methods

Systematic literature reviews were conducted after searching 6 databases. Meta-analysis was applied to analyze colonization rate, serotype, and antimicrobial susceptibility of GBS clinical isolates in different regions of China. Summary estimates are presented using tables, funnel plots, forest plots, histograms, violin plots, and line plots.

Results

The dataset regarding colonization included 52 articles and 195 303 pregnant women. Our estimate

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9837753 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature