A review of diarrhoea aetiology in Papua New Guinea, 1995-2012.
- Author:
Toliman PJ
;
Guwada C
;
Soli KW.
- Publication Type:Review
- MeSH:
Diagnostic Tests, Routine;
Diarrhea/epidemiology/*microbiology;
Humans;
Papua New Guinea/epidemiology;
Risk Factors
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
2013;56(3-4):145-155
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The large contribution of diarrhoea to morbidity and mortality rates in Papua New Guinea (PNG) warrants a significant response to diagnosing aetiology, determining appropriate management and reducing risk factors that facilitate transmission of enteric pathogens. We conducted a review of literature to assess the extent of research published on the aetiology of diarrhoea in PNG between 1995 and 2012. Of 54 peer-reviewed articles that were selected for review, 25 pertained to aetiology. While the majority of articles described typhoid fever and non-typhoid salmonellosis, shigellosis, rotavirus, pigbel and cholera were also represented in the literature reviewed.
