Cryptosporidium infection and associated factors among diarrheic children under five years of age in Eastern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cryptosporidium infection causes diarrhea that may lead to malnutrition, growth faltering, cognitive impairment, and mortality if left untreated. Cryptosporidiosis continues to be a significant public health issue in low-income countries, including Ethiopia. However, its epidemiology among children under five years of age remains understudied. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with Cryptosporidium infection among diarrheic children under five in Eastern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among children under five years of age attending health centers with diarrhea in Eastern Ethiopia between November 2022 and October 2023. Fecal specimens were analyzed by auramine-phenol staining using light-emitting diode fluores

SUBMITTER: Abate D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12349710 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature