Prevalence, associated risk factors and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Shigella infections among diarrheic pediatric population attending at Gondar town healthcare institutions, Northwest Ethiopia

Prevalence, associated risk factors and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Shigella infections among diarrheic pediatric population attending at Gondar town healthcare institutions, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background Diarrhea caused by Shigella species remains a major public health threat especially in the pediatric population. A regular surveillance system needs to be in place, in order to explore the burden, antimicrobial resistance patterns and associated risk factors for Shigella infectio...

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Main Authors: Amare Alemu, Mekuanint Geta, Selomon Taye, Setegn Eshetie, Tigist Engda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Subjects:
Shigella
Prevalence
Risk factors
Pediatric population
Antibiotic resistance
Diarrhea
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40794-019-0079-7

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