ABSTRACT Background: Escherichia coli and Salmonella are etiologic agents of intestinal
infections. A previous study showed the presence of shared epitopes between …

Although drinking water is readily available in Benin, a public health problem arises in terms
of its quality. The district of Ahomadégbé in the commune of Lalo is characterized by several …

Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children under-5; it kills more children than
HIV/AIDS, measles, and malaria combined. Despite this significant health burden, our ability …

The extensive use of antibiotics led to the rise and dissemination of antibiotic-resistant
bacteria. One of the most important factors facilitating the spread of resistance determinants …

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) is a human-restricted, clinically significant
diarrhoeagenic pathogen that colonises the gut mucosa of hosts via the formation of …

Many of the world's extensive drylands host permanent and temporary wetlands, including
features as diverse as floodplains, marshes, swamps, pans and oases. Their presence in …

Sustainable management of dryland river systems is often complicated by extreme variability
of precipitation in time and space, especially across large catchment areas. Understanding …

Childhood diarrhoea is the most frequent gastroenterological disorder, and the main cause
of dehydration in childhood. It is manifested by a sudden occurrence of three or more watery …