article · The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Age-Specific Concentrations and Seroprevalence of Antibodies Against <i>Salmonella</i> Enteritidis (O:9) and <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium (O:4,5) Across 3 Sites in Kenya

Esther Muthumbi
Calman A. MacLennan
Godfrey Bigogo
Agnes Mutiso
Alfred Mwanzu
Perpetual Wanjiku
Elsa Villarino
Flasche S
Samuel Kariuki
Jennifer R Verani
Sean C. Elias
Cecilia Mbae
J Anthony G Scott

20261 citationOpen accessAga Khan University Kenya

Abstract

Maternal antibodies to non-typhoidal Salmonella decay rapidly from 0-5months after which incident infection with both serogroups occurs. To be effective, control efforts should be implemented before primary infection.

Research topics

Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
Vibrio bacteria research studies
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

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DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiag114

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