Exposure behaviour to Escherichia coli among households in Imvepi refugee settlement, Terego district Uganda

• Main Authors: Aisha Nalugya (Author), John C. Ssempebwa (Author), James Muleme (Author), Solomon T. Wafula (Author), Bridget Nagawa Tamale (Author), Arnold Tigaiza (Author), Doreen Nakalembe (Author), Winnifred K. Kansiime (Author), John Bosco Isunju (Author), Tonny Ssekamatte (Author), Richard K. Mugambe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Exposure to Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a risk factor for diarrhoeal diseases, which pose a significant problem in refugee settlements. Refugee populations are exposed to faecal microorganisms through multiple pathways including sub-optimal sanitary facilities, contaminated d...