Prevalence and epidemiological distribution of indicators of pathogenic bacteria in households drinking water in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Ermias Alemayehu Adugna (Author), Abel Weldetinsae (Author), Zinabu Assefa Alemu (Author), Alemneh Kabeta Daba (Author), Daniel Abera Dinssa (Author), Tiruneh Tariku (Author), Mesaye Getachew Weldegebriel (Author), Melaku Gizaw Serte (Author), Kirubel Tesfaye Teklu (Author), Moa Abate Kenea (Author), Gebretsadik Keleb Yehuala (Author), Masresha Tessema (Author), Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Ensuring the availability of safe drinking water remains a critical challenge in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Therefore, this paper aimed to investigate the prevalence of fecal coliform and E. coli bacteria and, geographical, children availability, and seasonal expos...