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SynthesisInternational health2026

Global trends in travel-related antimicrobial resistance: a systematic review, 2020-2024.

Georgina Tetteh-Ocloo, Alex Odoom, Nicholas T K D Dayie, Eric S Donkor

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in International health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Georgina Tetteh-OclooDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P. O. Box KB 4236, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.
Alex OdoomDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P. O. Box KB 4236, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0001-5761-1564
Nicholas T K D DayieDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P. O. Box KB 4236, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.
Eric S DonkorDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P. O. Box KB 4236, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.

Funding

Department of Medical MicrobiologyFIC NIH HHSNIH HHSResearch and Capacity Building in Antimicrobial Resistance in West AfricaUniversity of Ghana Medical School D43TW012487
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, with international travel playing a key role in the spread of resistant bacteria. This systematic review examines trends in travel-associated AMR from 2020 to 2024. A search of PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science identified 10 studies involving 359 AMR isolates. Using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale, the study quality was assessed and findings were synthesised to identify patterns in prevalence, diversity and geographic spread. Results revealed a consistent rise in travel-associated AMR, particularly from regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa, which acted as major sources of diverse resistant pathogens. These include extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli, multidrug-resistant (MDR) Corynebacterium diphtheriae and colistin-resistant Enterobacterales. The number of MDR strains increased over time, making up 15.3% of cases by 2024. Healthcare exposure during travel emerged as a significant risk factor. Overall, the prevalence and diversity of AMR bacteria linked to travel have risen steadily, highlighting the urgent need for global cooperation. Enhanced surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, infection control measures and international collaboration are essential to curb the spread of these dangerous pathogens.

Indexed as

Anti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Resistance, BacterialDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialGlobal HealthTravelHumansPrevalenceAnti-Bacterial Agentsantimicrobial resistanceglobal surveillanceinternational travelresistant bacteriasystematic reviewtravel-related

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PMID41157989
PMCPMC13154825

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