ArticleBMJ open2021
Aetiology and risk factors of bacterial gastroenteritis among febrile outpatients at the Dschang District Hospital, West Region of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate the bacterial aetiologies and associated risk factors of gastroenteritis among typhoid suspected cases.
designCross-sectional study.
settingThis study was conducted at Dschang District Hospital of the Menoua Division, West Region of Cameroon, between April-November 2019 and June 2020.
participantsParticipants aged ≥2 years (mean 34±18.77 years) and of both sex suspected of having typhoid fever were included, while non-suspected typhoid cases were excluded. Self-reported sociodemographic and health information at recruitment was obtained from 556 participants.
methodsCollected stool samples were examined macroscopically and microscopically and subjected to culture. After culture, Gram staining was performed, followed by biochemical testing and characterisation using the Analytical Profile Index (API-20E) test kit. INTERVENTIONS': No intervention was done during the period of study. OUTCOME MEASURES: We identified bacterial causing gastroenteritis, and associated risk factors calculated using binary regression, adjusting for sociodemographic and health variables.
resultsOf 556 patients, 74.28% tested positive for gastroenteritis. Among pathogens responsible for gastroenteritis,
conclusionAcute bacterial gastroenteritis is a significant cause of morbidity in Dschang, with the prevalence of 74.28%. Many pathogens accounted for gastroenteritis, and
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