Prevalence of shigellosis diarrhoea in a paediatrics population: hospital based survey in Bangui, Central African Republic

Introduction: Shigellosis is still a major public health problem in sub-Saharan countries, especially among children. Methodology: The prevalence of shigellosis in children presenting with diarrhoea in the Complexe Pédiatrique de Bangui, Central African Republic, was determined. Stools were analy...

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Published in:	Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Main Authors:	Alexandre Manirakiza, Prisca Megne-Boudjeka, Gustave Bobossi-Serengbe, Raymond Bercion, Alain Le Faou
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2010-10-01
Subjects:	shigellosis paediatrics Central Africa
Online Access:	https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/681

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