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Cryptosporidiosis: prevalence, genotype analysis, and symptoms associated with infections in children in Kenya.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Jul 2006
Gatei Wangeci, Wamae Claire N, Mbae Cecilia, Waruru Anthony, Mulinge Erastus, Waithera Tabitha, Gatika Simon M, Kamwati Stanely K, Revathi Gunturu, Hart Charles A
Abstract excerpt
Cryptosporidium parasites are leading causes of enteric disease, especially in children. A prospective survey on the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in children less than five years of age was undertaken at six microbiology laboratories in Kenya on fecal samples submitted for routine parasite and ova investigations. Analysis of 4,899 samples over a two-year study period showed an overall prevalence of...
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