Sensitivity and predictive value of dysentery in diagnosing shigellosis among under five children in Zambia.

Sensitivity and predictive value of dysentery in diagnosing shigellosis among under five children in Zambia.

<h4>Background</h4>Shigella is a leading cause of bacterial diarrhea morbidity and mortality affecting mainly children under five in the developing world. In Zambia, Shigella has a high prevalence of 34.7% in children with diarrhea and an attributable fraction of 6.7% in Zambian children...

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Main Authors:	Sam Miti, Obvious N Chilyabanyama, Caroline C Chisenga, Mwelwa Chibuye, Samuel Bosomprah, Chisenga Mumba, Salome Chitondo, Seter Siziya, Dani Cohen, Roma Chilengi, Michelo Simuyandi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:	PLoS ONE
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0279012

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