Prevalence and risk factors associated with the occurrence of Campylobacter sp. in children aged 6-24 months in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya

• Main Authors: Alice Kiarie (Author), Lilly Bebora (Author), George Gitao (Author), Linnet Ochien'g (Author), Noah Okumu (Author), Christine Mutisya (Author), Joseph Wasonga (Author), Sherril Phyllis Masudi (Author), Arshnee Moodley (Author), Maud A. Amon-Tanoh (Author), Julie Watson (Author), Oliver Cumming (Author), Elizabeth A. J. Cook (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionCampylobacter bacteria is a major cause of foodborne-related bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. It is known to cause diarrhea in young children which has been shown to directly affect their weight and height as a result of malnutrition. Severe cases of diarrhea can also lead...