Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely acknowledged as a global problem,
yet in many parts of the world its magnitude is still not well understood. This review, using a …

Cryptosporidium and Giardia are important causes of diarrhoeal illness. Adequate
knowledge of the molecular diversity and geographical distribution of these parasites and …

Background Diarrhea is the leading infectious cause of childhood morbidity and mortality.
Among bacterial agents, diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is the major causal agent of …

Background Diarrhea is a serious health problem in children, with the highest mortality rate
in sub-Saharan Africa. Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is among the major bacterial …

The detection and characterization of genotypes and sub genotypes of Cryptosporidium and
Giardia is essential for their enumeration, surveillance, prevention, and control. Different …

Background Amoebiasis is an intestinal and tissue parasitic infection caused by the
protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Despite significant medical importance and worldwide …

Infectious diarrhea is the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children
under 5 years of age in the underdeveloped areas of the world. Conventional treatment …

The foodborne pathogen Campylobacter is a major cause of human gastroenteritis,
accounting for an estimated annual 96 million cases worldwide. Assessment of the true …

Diarrhoea is a major contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality in developing
countries, with diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli being among the top aetiological agents. We …

Despite the availability and wide coverage of rotavirus vaccinations in Tanzania, there is still
a significant number of diarrhea cases being reported, with some patients requiring hospital …