March 3, 2026Open Access

Studies on Diarrheagenic Bacteria Among Children (<5 Years) from Two Public Health Facilities in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

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Diarrheagenic bacteria were identified in 20% of stool samples from children under 5 years.
Escherichia coli was the most prevalent species at 10.75%, accounting for 53.75% of isolates.
Cultural and biochemical characterizations were employed for identifying bacterial infections.
The findings highlight a significant association between age and diarrheal infections in young children.

Abstract

Diarrheagenic bacteria are the leading causes of diarrhea or bacterial gastroenteritis, leading to high child morbidity. This work investigated the prevalence of diarrheagenic bacteria among children (0.05). This report is critical to stakeholders in the public health in the control of the rising cases of diarrhea in <5 years old children in Benue State, Nigeria.

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Studies on Diarrheagenic Bacteria Among Children (<5 Years) from Two Public Health Facilities in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

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