Environmental persistence of nontyphoidal Salmonella in an urban informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) presents a considerable health threat to children in low-resource settings, where clean water, sanitation, and hygiene are often inadequate. However, the environmental factors influencing NTS persistence and spread remain poorly understood. We utilized a case-control approach to investigate environmental factors associated with NTS infection in children living in Nairobi's informal settlements between August 2022 and July 2023. Stool samples were collected from febrile children, with or without diarrhea, who visited healthcare facilities. The study included 42 laboratory-confirmed NTS-positive cases and 42 NTS-negative children from the same community. Environmental samples, including drinking water, open drains, soil, and household effluent, were collected f

SUBMITTER: Kebenei CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036858 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature