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August 18, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Prevalence of paediatric diarrhoea in Arba minch government health institutions, Southern Ethiopia and associated factors

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MMMatusal MengistuMWMelat WoldemariamAMAseer Manilal

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Study finds 39.8% prevalence of enteropathogens among pediatric patients in Arba Minch, highlighting hygiene needs.

Key Points

  • Among 367 pediatric patients, 39.8% tested positive for enteropathogens, predominantly intestinal protozoans.
  • Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica accounted for significant cases, indicating critical health risks.
  • Assessment utilized stool samples and various media for culture, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
  • Bloody diarrhea and illiterate parents were major risk factors, emphasizing the need for improved health education.

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Mengistu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2d83cf1dd9ea359e5cb3https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16297-7
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