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Proportion of pathogens detected in children with diarrhea
| Pathogen | n (%) | N tested |
|---|---|---|
| Giardia lamblia | ||
| Positive | 33 (13.7) | 241 |
| Cryptosporidium spp. | ||
| Positive | 31 (12.9) | 241 |
| Cyclospora cayetanensis | ||
| Positive | 8 (3.3) | 241 |
| Rotavirus | ||
| Positive | 23 (9.5) | 241 |
| Adenovirus | ||
| Positive | 8 (3.3) | 241 |
| Salmonella spp. | ||
| Positive | 5 (2.1) | 241 |
| Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli | ||
| Positive | 44 (24.6) | 179 |
| Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli/Shigella | ||
| Positive | 54 (30.2) | 179 |
