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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Enteric pathogens associated with childhood diarrhea in Tripoli-Libya
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 84, No. 6, Year 2011
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Stool samples from children < 5 years of age with diarrhea ( N = 239) were examined for enteric pathogens using a combination of culture, enzyme-immunoassay, and polymerase chain reaction methods. Pathogens were detected in 122 (51%) stool samples; single pathogens were detected in 37.2% and co-pathogens in 13.8% of samples. Norovirus, rotavirus, and diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) were the most frequently detected pathogens (15.5%, 13.4%, and 11.2%, respectively); Salmonella , adenovirus, and Aeromonas were detected less frequently (7.9%, 7.1%, and 4.2%). The most commonly detected DEC was enteroaggregative E. coli (5.4%). Resistance to ≥ 3 antimicrobials was observed in 60% (18/30) of the bacterial pathogens. Salmonella resistance to ciprofloxacin (63.1%) has become a concern . Enteric viral pathogens were the most significant causative agents of childhood diarrhea in Tripoli. Bacterial pathogens were also important contributors to pediatric diarrhea. The emergence of ciprofloxacin-resistant Salmonella represents a serious health problem that must be addressed by Libyan health authorities. Copyright © 2011 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
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Authors & Co-Authors
Rahouma, Amal
Libya, Tripoli
University of Al-fateh Faculty of Medicine
Klena, John David
Egypt, Cairo
U.s. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, Egypt
Krema, Z. A.
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Tripoli
Al-jala Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital
Abobker, Abdalwahed A.
Libya, Tripoli
University of Al-fateh Faculty of Medicine
Treesh, Khalid
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Tripoli
Alhadba Alkhadra Hospital
Franka, Ezzedin
Libya, Tripoli
University of Al-fateh Faculty of Medicine
Abusnena, Omar
Libya, Tripoli
University of Al-fateh Faculty of Medicine
Shaheen, Hind Ibrahim
Egypt, Cairo
U.s. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, Egypt
El-Mohammady, Hanan
Egypt, Cairo
U.s. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, Egypt
Abudher, Abdulhafid
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Tripoli
National Libyan Center for Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control
Ghenghesh, Khalifa Sifaw
Libya, Tripoli
University of Al-fateh Faculty of Medicine
Statistics
Citations: 55
Authors: 11
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.2011.11-0116
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Locations
Libya