Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysis

Background and Objectives: Newborns as a vulnerable population are exposed to congenital and acquired infections during and after birth. There are several reports of the isolation and reporting of infectious agents (IAs) in early life of newborns with respiratory manifestations, and the present com...

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Main Authors: Xiaoxiao Zhao, Nan Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2024-02-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Microbiology
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Online Access:https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/4395
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Nan Zhang
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description Background and Objectives: Newborns as a vulnerable population are exposed to congenital and acquired infections during and after birth. There are several reports of the isolation and reporting of infectious agents (IAs) in early life of newborns with respiratory manifestations, and the present comprehensive study provides a snapshot of the current global situation of the prevalence of IAs in newborns with respiratory symptoms. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was conducted in main databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of science, and Google scholar. The pooled prevalence of infectious agents (IAs) in newborns was estimated using comprehensive meta-analysis software based on random effects model. Results: Out of 44 inclusive studies (50 datasets) for IAs in newborns, the pooled prevalence was estimated to be 12.2% (95% CI: 6.40-22.0%) and the highest and lowest prevalence of IAs was related to the Brazil (78.2%, 95% CI: 31.0-96.6%), and UK (0.01%, 95% CI 0.01-0.01%) respectively. Conclusion: The high prevalence of IAs in newborns emphasizes considers the necessary measures to prevent respiratory infections.
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spelling doaj.art-bc09425fb222438c8ede6b7c288684012024-02-18T04:04:23ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Microbiology2008-32892008-44472024-02-0116110.18502/ijm.v16i1.14867Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysisXiaoxiao Zhao0Nan Zhang1Department of Neonatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, ChinaDepartment of Neonatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China Background and Objectives: Newborns as a vulnerable population are exposed to congenital and acquired infections during and after birth. There are several reports of the isolation and reporting of infectious agents (IAs) in early life of newborns with respiratory manifestations, and the present comprehensive study provides a snapshot of the current global situation of the prevalence of IAs in newborns with respiratory symptoms. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was conducted in main databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of science, and Google scholar. The pooled prevalence of infectious agents (IAs) in newborns was estimated using comprehensive meta-analysis software based on random effects model. Results: Out of 44 inclusive studies (50 datasets) for IAs in newborns, the pooled prevalence was estimated to be 12.2% (95% CI: 6.40-22.0%) and the highest and lowest prevalence of IAs was related to the Brazil (78.2%, 95% CI: 31.0-96.6%), and UK (0.01%, 95% CI 0.01-0.01%) respectively. Conclusion: The high prevalence of IAs in newborns emphasizes considers the necessary measures to prevent respiratory infections. https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/4395Newborn;Communicable diseases;Infections; Respiratory tract diseases;Meta-analysis
spellingShingle Xiaoxiao Zhao
Nan Zhang
Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
Iranian Journal of Microbiology
Newborn;
Communicable diseases;
Infections; Respiratory tract diseases;
Meta-analysis
title Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort global prevalence of infections in newborns with respiratory complications systematic review and meta analysis
topic Newborn;
Communicable diseases;
Infections; Respiratory tract diseases;
Meta-analysis
url https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/4395
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