Background Non-typhoidal salmonella can cause serious, life-threatening invasive
infections involving the bloodstream and other normally sterile sites. We aimed to …

Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen that causes a wide range of clinical
infections. It is a leading cause of bacteremia and infective endocarditis as well as …

The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …

Background No access to safe water is an important risk factor for typhoid fever, yet risk-level
heterogeneity is unaccounted for in previous global burden estimates. Since WHO has …

Background Available incidence data for invasive salmonella disease in sub-Saharan Africa
are scarce. Standardised, multicountry data are required to better understand the nature and …

This study systematically reviews the literature on the occurrence, incidence and case
fatality rate (CFR) of invasive nontyphoidal Salmonella (iNTS) disease in Africa from 1966 to …

Abstract Background Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) are a frequent cause of invasive
infections in sub-Saharan Africa. They are frequently multidrug resistant (co-resistant to …

Background Aetiological data for neonatal infections are essential to inform policies and
programme strategies, but such data are scarce from sub-Saharan Africa. We therefore …

Understanding patterns and trends of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Salmonella Typhi
can guide empiric treatment recommendations and contribute to country decisions about …

Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a major cause of infectious disease morbidity and mortality
worldwide. While a positive blood culture is mandatory for establishment of the presence of …