ShareThis| Title | Campylobacter spp among children with acute diarrhea attending Mulago hospital in Kampala--Uganda. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Mshana, SE, Joloba M, Kakooza A, Kaddu-Mulindwa D |
| Journal | African health sciences |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 201-5 |
| Date Published | 2009 Sep |
| ISSN | 1729-0503 |
| Keywords | Acute Disease, Age Distribution, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Campylobacter, Campylobacter Infections, Child, Preschool, Cross-Sectional Studies, Diarrhea, Drug Resistance, Bacterial, Feces, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Prevalence, Uganda |
| Abstract | Campylobacter infections occur worldwide. A recent study in Kampala, Uganda, found that 87% of broiler chickens had Campylobacter jejuni; these are potential source of human infection. Isolation rate in developing countries is between 5-35%. This study aimed at finding prevalence of children with campylobacter infection among children with acute diarrhea attending Mulago hospital. |
| Alternate Journal | Afr Health Sci |
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