High Prevalence of Toxigenic Escherichia coli Among Stool Pathogens Correlates With Toxins Detection in Accessible Water Sources

Gastrointestinal outbreaks are common occurrence in developing countries. Early detection of enterotoxigenic bacteria would contribute to control strategies. We assessed the profile of enteropathogens present in diarrhea disease in Lagos, Nigeria (LN), and determined the link between toxigenic strains of Escherichia coli from stool and accessible water sources. Simultaneous profiling of enteric pathogens and E coli toxins was conducted …