Volume 31, Issue 195 (4-2021)
J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2021, 31(195): 118-129 |
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Reza Alizadeh-Navaei 
, Fereshteh Farshidi , Shaghayegh Rezai , Maryam Hojati , Mohammad Sadegh Rezai
, Fereshteh Farshidi , Shaghayegh Rezai , Maryam Hojati , Mohammad Sadegh Rezai
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Background and purpose: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the major hospital and non-hospital pathogens in children. This meta-analysis and systematic review aimed at exploring the data on prevalence of MRSA in Iranian children.
Materials and methods: Primary articles in English and Persian were searched using the following keywords: prevalence, children, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Iran. Electronic databases, including Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Iranian databases such as Magiran and SID were searched for articles published in 2007-2019. Qualitative assessment of studies was done using STROBE checklist and data analysis was done in STSTA V11.
Results: A total of 55 articles were identified and 23 met the study inclusion criteria. The prevalence of MRSA in children with S. aureus infection was 22%. The prevalence of community acquired and nosocomial MRSA was 17% and 38%, respectively.
Conclusion: The current meta-analysis showed considerable rates of nosocomial and community acquired MRSA infections among children in Iran. So, pediatricians should consider this issue in empirical treatment.
Materials and methods: Primary articles in English and Persian were searched using the following keywords: prevalence, children, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Iran. Electronic databases, including Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Iranian databases such as Magiran and SID were searched for articles published in 2007-2019. Qualitative assessment of studies was done using STROBE checklist and data analysis was done in STSTA V11.
Results: A total of 55 articles were identified and 23 met the study inclusion criteria. The prevalence of MRSA in children with S. aureus infection was 22%. The prevalence of community acquired and nosocomial MRSA was 17% and 38%, respectively.
Conclusion: The current meta-analysis showed considerable rates of nosocomial and community acquired MRSA infections among children in Iran. So, pediatricians should consider this issue in empirical treatment.
Keywords: prevalence, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, systematic review, meta-analysis, children, Iran
Type of Study: Review |
Subject:
Pediatric Infectious Disease
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