Prevalence of enteric infections among hospitalized patients in two referral hospitals in Ghana

Prevalence of enteric infections among hospitalized patients in two referral hospitals in Ghana

Abstract Background Diarrhea is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Africa and Ghana in particular, it is estimated to contribute directly to 19 and 25% of pediatric mortality among children under 5 years, respectively. Methods Surveillance for hospitalized acute diarrheal il...

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Main Authors: R. Akuffo, G. Armah, M. Clemens, K. C. Kronmann, A. H. Jones, P. Agbenohevi, K. Sagoe, N. Puplampu, N. Talla Nzussouo, W. Ampofo, K. Koram, C. Duplessis, E. Dueger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Prevalence
Enteric
Infections
Pathogens
Diarrhea
Surveillance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2621-x

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