Molecular Characterization of Hetero-Pathogenic and Diarrheagenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> Pathotypes in Diarrheic Children under Five Years and Exposure Environment in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria

Molecular Characterization of Hetero-Pathogenic and Diarrheagenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> Pathotypes in Diarrheic Children under Five Years and Exposure Environment in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria

Background: Diarrheagenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (DEC) is one of the most common etiological agents of moderate-to-severe diarrhea in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Therefore, determining the source(s) of DEC in index cases and exposure environment is important for developing...

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Main Authors: Tosin Segun Ogunbiyi, Olanrewaju Emmanuel Fayemi, Gabriel Bidemi Akanni, Christianah Idowu Ayolabi, Tine Hald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
diarrhea
diarrheagenic <i>E. coli</i>
children
risk factors
hetero-pathogenic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/11/1358

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