Molecular characterization of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli toxins and colonization factors in children under five years with acute diarrhea attending Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
Abstract
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is one of the leading causes of infectious diarrhea in children. There are no licensed vaccines against ETEC. This study aimed at characterizing Escherichia coli for ETEC enterotoxins and colonization factors from children < 5 years with acute diarrhea and had not taken antibiotics prior to seeking medical attention at the hospital.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s40794-021-00157-z
Entities
People
- Abigael Ombogo
- Alexander F Flynn
- Amanda Roth
- Cliff Philip
- Elizabeth Odundo
- Erick Kipkirui
- Ibrahim Daud
- Janet Ndonye
- Janeth Kombich
- Margaret Koech
- Mary Kirui
- Nancy Kipkemoi
- Ronald Kirera
Organizations
- Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center