The incidence of Shigella and Salmonella in the stool of pediatric patients

Abstract

Objective: Gastroenteritis is a common illness in the pediatric age group, the causes could be viral, bacterial and fungal. This study was focused on bacterial pathogens like Shigella and Salmonella.Methods: About 1399 stool samples were collected in a period between January 2010 and May 2011 at the child welfare hospital, all the samples were cultured on suitable culture media and then biochemical activities were tested using API-E 20 and sugar fermentation tests, the isolates were sent for sensitivity test with a group of antibiotics. Results:Out of 1399 cases 50 cases only showed a positive growth for Shigella and Salmonella as pathological microorganisms. Conclusion:The incidence of Shigella and Salmonella was considered low when compared to other causes of gastroenteritis among children as enteropathogenic Escherichia coli or viral causes.

<i>Salmonella enterica</i> species isolated from local foodstuff and patients suffering from foodborne illness: Surveillance, antimicrobial resistance and molecular detection

“…The results of Salmonella isolates are approximate, with various studies done in many areas in Iraq between 2008 and 2017, with percentage of Salmonella isolation ranging from 1.07% to 16%. The great-est proportion was recorded in Al-Hawijah, while the lowest percentage was recorded in Mosul [31][32][33][34][35][36][37].…”