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SynthesisAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2025

Global trends of ceftazidime-avibactam resistance in gram-negative bacteria: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yang Wang, Mohammad Sholeh, LunDi Yang, Matin Zafar Shakourzadeh, Masoumeh Beig, Khalil Azizian

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24 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Yang WangNanchuan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, 408400, China.
Mohammad SholehDepartment of Bacteriology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
LunDi YangNanchuan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, 408400, China. yld_nccdc@163.com.
Matin Zafar ShakourzadehDepartment of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgān, Iran.
Masoumeh BeigDepartment of Bacteriology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Khalil AzizianDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran. k.azizian86@gmail.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe emergence of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) is a major global concern. Ceftazidime-avibactam (CAZ-AVI) has been identified as a potential treatment option for complicated infections.

objectivesThis meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the global resistance proportions of GNB to CAZ-AVI comprehensively.

methodsStudies were searched in Scopus, PubMed, and EMBASE (until September 2024), and statistical analyses were conducted using STATA software (version 20.0).

resultsCAZ-AVI resistance proportions were determined in 136 studies, with 25.8% (95% CI 22.2-29.7) for non-fermentative gram-negative bacilli and 6.1% (95% CI 4.9-7.4) for Enterobacterales. The CAZ-AVI resistance proportion significantly increased from 5.6% (95% CI 4.1-7.6) of 221,278 GNB isolates in 2015-2020 to 13.2% (95% CI 11.4-15.2) of 285,978 GNB isolates in 2021-2024. Regionally, CAZ-AVI resistance was highest in Asia 19.3% (95% CI 15.7-24.23.4), followed by Africa 13.6% (95% CI 5.6-29.2), Europe 11% (95% CI 7.8-15.2), South America 6.1% (95% CI 3.2-11.5) and North America 5.3% (95% CI 4.2-6.7). Among GNB resistance profiles, colistin-resistant isolates and XDR isolates exhibited the highest resistance proportions (37.1%, 95% CI 14-68 and 32.1%, 95% CI 18.5-49.6), respectively), followed by carbapenem-resistant isolates and MDR isolates [(25.8%, 95% CI 22.6-29.3) and (13%, 95% CI 9.6, 17.3)].

conclusionA high proportion of GNB isolates from urinary tract infections remained susceptible to CAZ-AVI, indicating its potential as a suitable treatment option. However, the increasing resistance trends among GNB are concerning and warrant continuous monitoring to maintain CAZ-AVI's effectiveness against GNB infections.

Indexed as

Anti-Bacterial AgentsAzabicyclo CompoundsCeftazidimeDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialGram-Negative BacteriaGram-Negative Bacterial InfectionsDrug CombinationsGlobal HealthHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsAnti-Bacterial Agentsavibactam, ceftazidime drug combinationAzabicyclo CompoundsCeftazidimeDrug CombinationsCeftazidime–avibactamEnterobacteralesGram-negative bacteriaNon-fermentative gram-negative bacilliResistanceSystematic review and meta-analysis

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PMID39934901
PMCPMC11818042

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