Genotypic and phenotypic prevalence of Nocardia species in Iran: First systematic review and meta-analysis of data accumulated over years 1992-2021.
Aram Asareh Zadegan DezfuliAram Asareh Zadegan DezfuliAzar Dokht KhosraviMohammad SavariFatemeh JahangirimehrPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Our study presents that despite the fact that Nocardia spp. are normally are saprophytic organisms, are currently accounts as emerging pathogens due to an increase in immunocompromised patients among Iranian populations. Considering our results, the establishment of advanced diagnostic facilities for the rapid detection of Nocardia infections are required for optimal therapeutic strategies of Nocardia spp. in Iran. Our findings could help the programmatic management of the disease within the context of Nocardia control programs.
Keyphrases
- systematic review
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- public health
- meta analyses
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- randomized controlled trial
- risk factors
- electronic health record
- patient reported outcomes
- big data
- artificial intelligence
- antimicrobial resistance
- data analysis