biostudies-literatureUnknown13Albini EBivalves are filter-feeding animals able to accumulate contaminants and microorganisms, either of marine or terrestrial origin. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacterial isolates from bivalves using a systematic review of the literature. Comprehensive searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science were carried out, based upon a registered protocol (PROSPERO), and following the preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using a modified Hoy checklist. Meta-analyses of prevalence were carried out using random-effects models. In total, 103 articles were selected from 1,280 records and were included in the final analysis. The stFrontiers in microbiology1040568https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9751792biostudies-literatureA systematic review and meta-analysis on antimicrobial resistance in marine bivalves.PMC9751792Magistrali CFAlbini ELeoni FOrso MSacchini LCozzolino FfalseA systematic review and meta-analysis on antimicrobial resistance in marine bivalves.Bivalves are filter-feeding animals able to accumulate contaminants and microorganisms, either of marine or terrestrial origin. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacterial isolates from bivalves using a systematic review of the literature. Comprehensive searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science were carried out, based upon a registered protocol (PROSPERO), and following the preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using a modified Hoy checklist. Meta-analyses of prevalence were carried out using random-effects models. In total, 103 articles were selected from 1,280 records and were included in the final analysis. The st2022-01-01T00:00:00Z20222025-04-04T12:01:43.271Z2025-02-19T03:00:08.206ZS-EPMC97517923653250010.3389/fmicb.2022.1040568