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High gastrointestinal carriage rates of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-producing enterobacterales and associated factors among hospitalized and nonhospitalized children in Kenya

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-43265-6

Published Online: 2026-03-10

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Githii, Susan

Ndungu, Cecilia

Maingi, John M.

Musyoki, Abednego
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Article History

Received: 21 August 2025

Accepted: 3 March 2026

First Online: 10 March 2026

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

: The study was approved by Kenyatta University’s ethical research committee (Protocol Approval No. PKU/2620/E1745) as well as the National Commission of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI). Approval for collection of samples was obtained from Ethical Research Committee, Thika Level 5 hospital. An informed consent was obtained from parent or guardian of each child before participating in this study. The research project was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, prioritizing participants’ well-being and ensuring timely communication of critical findings to the doctors responsible for the patients. Each patient was assigned a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) for anonymity, and all information collected was kept confidential. Participants in the study received no monetary compensation, and there were no penalties for those who chose not to participate.

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