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Diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli associated with childhood diarrhoea in Osun state, Nigeria

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Abstract

Enteropathogenic, enterotoxigenic and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli are associated with diarrhoea in our setting, and show considerable resistance to first-line antimicrobials. Risk factors for DEC diarrhoea include infancy, inadequate breastfeeding and caregivers with education below primary school.

Research topics

  • Escherichia coli research studies
  • Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access

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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09793-0

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