Correlation between Escherichia coli resistant gene isolated from stool samples of children under five years and that from consumed water
Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) causes enteric infections and diarrhea, especially in young children. Kenya reports around 2.6 million cases and 7,000 deaths annually due to diarrhea. Antibiotic-resistant DEC strains are a significant public health concern, complicating treatment. The objective...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-11-01
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Series: | Scientific African |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227623003927 |