Status of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus in species of wild birds: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wild birds could be a reservoir of medically relevant microorganisms, particularly multidrug-resistant Enterococcus spp. Resistant bacteria's epidemiology and transmission between animals and humans has grown, and their zoonotic potential cannot be ignored. This is the first study to evaluate the status of vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) in various wild bird species using meta-analysis and a systematic review.

A Nanoplex PCR Assay for the Simultaneous Detection of Vancomycin- and Linezolid-Resistant Genes in .

Background: Enterococci are Gram-positive cocci found in the guts of humans and animals. The goal of this research is to develop a multiplex PCR assay that can detect the genus, four VRE genes, and three LZRE genes simultaneously.

Methods: Primers used in this study were specifically designed for the detection of 16S rRNA of genus, A-BCD for vancomycin, methyltransferase, and AA, as well as an adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette (ABC) transporter for linezolid.

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

A reliable estimate of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies is increasingly important to track the spread of infection and define the true burden of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted with the objective of estimating the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Africa. A systematic search of the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar electronic databases was conducted.

Prevalence of Vancomycin-Resistant (VRE) in Poultry in Malaysia: The First Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

Databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar were searched. Data extraction and assessment of study protocol was done by two independent reviewers and the results were reviewed by a third. OpenMeta analyst and comprehensive meta-analysis (CMA) were used for the meta-analysis.

Prevalence of Vancomycin-Resistant (VRE) in Companion Animals: The First Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

Antimicrobial resistance in companion animals is a major public health concern worldwide due to the animals' zoonotic potential and ability to act as a reservoir for resistant genes. We report on the first use of meta-analysis and a systematic review to analyze the prevalence of vancomycin-resistant (VRE) in companion animals. Databases such as MedLib, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched.