Genotypic characterization of Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba species and Cryptosporidium species among children in Kiambu County, Kenya

Genotypic characterization of Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba species and Cryptosporidium species among children in Kiambu County, Kenya

Enteric parasitic infections are a leading cause of diarrheal disease and malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries like Kenya. Among the most prevalent protozoan pathogens in children are Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, and Cryptosporidium species. However, data on their genetic dive...

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Main Authors: Liza Kiende Mwirigi, Cecilia Mbae, Margaret Muturi, Scholastica Mathenge, Michael Mugo, Tabitha Irungu, Benjamin Ngugi, Erastus Mulinge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Food and Waterborne Parasitology
Subjects:
Entamoeba species
Giardia lamblia
Cryptosporidium species
Children
Kiambu County
Kenya
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405676625000150
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