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ArticleFrontiers in public health2023

Prevalence and risk factors associated with the occurrence of

Alice Kiarie, Lilly Bebora, George Gitao, Linnet Ochien'g, Noah Okumu, Christine Mutisya, Joseph Wasonga, Sherril Phyllis Masudi, Arshnee Moodley, Maud A Amon-Tanoh and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Alice KiarieAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Lilly BeboraDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
George GitaoDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Linnet Ochien'gAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Noah OkumuAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Christine MutisyaAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Joseph WasongaAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Sherril Phyllis MasudiAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Arshnee MoodleyAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Maud A Amon-TanohDepartment of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
Julie WatsonDepartment of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
Oliver CummingDepartment of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
Elizabeth A J CookAnimal and Human Health Program, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
International Livestock Research Institute · KELondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine · GBUniversity of Nairobi · KE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Campylobacter bacteria is a major cause of foodborne-related bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. It is known to cause diarrhea in young children which has been shown to directly affect their weight and height as a result of malnutrition. Severe cases of diarrhea can also lead to death. Most of the burden is experienced in resource-limited countries in Africa and Southeast Asia where the disease is linked to poor hygiene and sanitation. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Campylobacter in children aged between 6 and 24 months in Nairobi, Kenya and identify potential risk factors associated with their occurrence. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between May to December 2021. A total of 585 randomly selected households were visited in two wards (Uthiru/Ruthimitu and Riruta) in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi. A questionnaire regarding how children's food is handled, the major foods consumed, sanitation and hygiene, and animal ownership was conducted among caregivers to identify associated risk factors. Stool samples were collected from 540/585 children and screened for the presence of Campylobacter using culture-based methods and confirmed through PCR. Results: Of the 540 children's stool samples processed, Campylobacter isolates were detected in 4.8% (26/540). Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) was the most common species in 80.8% of positive samples compared to Campylobacter coli (C. coli) in 26.9% of samples. In six samples, both C. jejuni and C. coli were isolated, while in four samples, it was not possible to speciate the Campylobacter. Drinking cow's milk (OR 4.2, 95% CI 1.4 - 12.6) and the presence of animal feces in the compound (OR 3.4, 95% CI 1.1 - 10.3) were found to be statistically associated with Campylobacter carriage in children. Discussion: The carriage of Campylobacter in children in this community indicates a need for further investigation on source attribution to understand transmission dynamics and inform where to target interventions. Awareness creation among caregivers on good personal and food hygiene is needed, including boiling milk before consumption. Implementation of biosecurity measures at the household level is highly recommended to reduce contact between animals and humans.

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CampylobacterCampylobacter InfectionsCampylobacter jejuniAnimalsCattleChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesDiarrheaFemaleGastroenteritisHumansInfantKenyaPrevalenceRisk FactorsCampylobacterchildrendiarrheafood safetyinfantLMICzoonoses

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