Prevalence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter species among diarrheal patients from three major hospitals in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Diarrheal illness remains a major global health challenge, causing millions of deaths annually. Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), and Campylobacter species (CAMPY) significantly contribute to this burden. Given the limited information on these pathogens in Ethiopia, this study aimed to estimate their prevalence among diarrhea patients in Ethiopia and identify risk factors for infection. A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to November 2022 in three hospitals in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Gondar, and Harar). Sociodemographic characteristics, clinical signs and symptoms were collected from study participants using a structured questionnaire. Stool samples were tested for NTS, STEC, and CAMPY using standardized methods. The prevalenc

SUBMITTER: Teshale AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12011234 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature