Antimicrobial resistance in community-acquired enteric pathogens amongst children ≤10-years-old in low-and middleincome settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This systematic review examines antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in enteric pathogens among ≤10-year-old children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study found that Campylobacter sp., Escherichia coli, Shigella sp., and Salmonella sp. are increasingly becoming insensitive to clinically important antibiotics. The study found high variability in regional subgroup analysis, with inter-study and region heterogeneity. The findings highlight the need for strong national and regional surveillance to detect regional variation and inform treatment and antibiotic stewardship programs.