Journal of global antimicrobial resistance
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J Glob Antimicrob Resist · Dec 2019
Meta AnalysisColonisation with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in pregnant/post-partum women: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Maternal colonisation with extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing micro-organisms can lead to transmission of such pathogens to neonates, resulting in considerable morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the global prevalence of maternal colonisation with ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E). ⋯ There was heterogeneity regarding ESBL-E colonisation rates in different continents. The pooled prevalence rate was higher in Africa compared with other areas. Given that the highest rate was observed in Africa, implementing screening efforts for ESBL-E colonisation during pregnancy may be justified.