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Molecular characterization of cryptosporidium in children aged 0- 5 years with diarrhea in Jos, Nigeria.
The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2016
Anejo-Okopi Joseph Aje, Okojokwu Julius Ocheme, Ebonyi Augustine Odo, Ejeliogu Emeka Uba, Isa Samson Ejiji, Audu Onyemocho, Akpakpan Edoama Edet, Nwachukwu Esther Ebere, Ifokwe Christabel Kelechi, Ali Murna, Lar Patricia, Oguche Stephen
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INTRODUCTION: Cryptosporidium is an important cause of diarrhea in children and immune-compromised individuals. Recent advances in molecular diagnostics have led to the discovery of subtype families that are thought to be more commonly associated with diarrhea. We aimed to isolate and characterize Cryptosporidium spp among children with diarrhea in Jos, Nigeria. METHODS: Stool samples were collected from165...
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