Enteric pathogens implicated in acute infectious diarrhea among young children in resource-limited region with rapidly growing population: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Bacteria were the most common causative organisms of infectious diarrhea among children younger than 5 years of age. Children in the 1-2-year age group were the most commonly affected. This study highlights that diarrhea continues to threaten the lives and well-being of children.