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Mulinge E, Mbae C, Ngugi B, Irungu T, Matey E, Kariuki S. Entamoeba species infection in patients seeking treatment for diarrhea and abdominal discomfort in Mukuru informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. Food Waterborne Parasitol 2021; 23:e00122. [PMID: 33898796 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2021.e00122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Entamoeba histolytica is the only pathogenic species of the Entamoeba genus and is morphologically identical to E. dispar/E. moshkovskii (Entamoeba complex) hence cannot be microscopically differentiated. The other Entamoeba spp. found in humans (E. hartmanni, E. polecki, and E. coli) can be differentiated morphologically from this Entamoeba complex. However, some of their morphologic features overlap making differential diagnosis difficult. This study aimed at determining the occurrence of Entamoeba spp. in patients seeking treatment for diarrhea and/or abdominal discomfort at two clinics in Mukuru informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. Faecal samples were collected from 895 patients, examined microscopically following direct wet smear and formal-ether concentration methods. Entamoeba spp. positive faecal samples were subjected to DNA extraction and species-specific nested polymerase chain reaction of the 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA). By microscopy, Entamoeba spp. cysts or trophozoites were detected in 114/895 (12.7%, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 10.6-15.1) faecal samples. By nested PCR, the prevalence was: E. histolytica (7.5%, 95% CI 5.9-9.4, 67/895) and E. dispar (8.2%, 95% CI 6.5-10.2, 73/895). Among the Entamoeba spp. complex positive samples, nested PCR detected E. coli and E. hartmanni DNA in 63/114 (55.3%) and 37/114 (32.5%), samples respectively. Among the E. histolytica/E. dispar PCR negative samples (32.5%), 21 (18.4%) contained cysts of either E. coli (19) or E. hartmanni (2) by nested PCR. Entamoeba spp. infections were most common among participants aged 21-30 years; however it was not significant (P = 0.7). Entamoeba spp. infections showed an inverse relationship with diarrhea being most common among participants without diarrhea (P = 0.0). The difference was significant for E. histolytica (P = 0.0) but not significant for E. dispar (P = 0.1). Only E. dispar infections were significantly associated with sex (P = 0.0). This study highlights the need for differentiation of E. histolytica from other Entamoeba spp. by molecular tools for better management of amoebiasis.
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Gikonyo JN, Mbatia B, Okanya PW, Obiero GFO, Sang C, Steele D, Nyangao J. Post-vaccine rotavirus genotype distribution in Nairobi County, Kenya. Int J Infect Dis 2020; 100:434-440. [PMID: 32898668 PMCID: PMC7670220 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rotaviruses are primary etiological agents of gastroenteritis in young children. In Kenya, G1P8 monovalent vaccine (Rotarix) was introduced in July 2014 for mandatory vaccination of all newborns at 6 and 10 weeks of age. Since then, no studies have been done to identify the rotavirus genotypes circulating in Nairobi County, Kenya, following the vaccine introduction, hence the post-vaccine genotype distribution is not known. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the post-vaccine occurrence of rotavirus genotypes in children <5 years of age in Nairobi County, Kenya. METHODS Stool samples were collected from children presenting with diarrhea for whom the vaccination status was card-confirmed. Fecal samples were analyzed for rotavirus antigen using a commercial enzyme immunoassay (EIA) kit, followed by characterization by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, RT-PCR, and nested PCR genotyping, targeting the most medically important genotypes. RESULTS The strains observed included G1P[8] (38.8%), G9P[8] (20.4%), G2P[4] (12.2%), G3[P4] (6.1%), G2P[6] (4.1%), and G9P[6] (4.1%). Mixed genotype constellations G3P[4][8] were also detected (4.1%). Remarkably, an increased prevalence of G2 genotypes was observed, revealing a change in genetic diversity of rotavirus strains. While the dominance of G1P[8] decreased after vaccination, an upsurge in G2P[4] (12.2%) and G9P[8] (20.4%) was observed. Additionally, G3[P4] (6.1%) and G2P[6] (4.1%) prevalence increased over the 3 years of study. CONCLUSIONS The results inform the need for robust longitudinal surveillance and epidemiological studies to assess the long-term interaction between rotavirus vaccine and strain ecology.
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- Joshua Ndung'u Gikonyo
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), PO Box 52428-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, United States International University (USIU) - Africa, PO Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), PO Box 52428-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), PO Box 52428-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), PO Box 43640-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Enteric and Diarrhoeal Diseases, Global Health Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation PO Box 23350, Seattle, WA98102, USA.
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), PO Box 43640-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Philip CO, Koech M, Kipkemoi N, Kirera R, Ndonye J, Ombogo A, Kirui M, Kipkirui E, Danboise B, Hulseberg C, Bateman S, Flynn A, Swierczewski B, Magiri E, Odundo E. Evaluation of the performance of a multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction kit as a potential diagnostic and surveillance kit for rotavirus in Kenya. Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines 2019; 5:12. [PMID: 31346474 PMCID: PMC6631878 DOI: 10.1186/s40794-019-0087-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Diarrhea is a serious concern worldwide, especially in developing countries. Rotavirus is implicated in approximately 400,000 infant deaths annually. It is highly contagious elevating the risk of outbreaks especially in enclosed settings such as daycare centers, hospitals, and boarding schools. Reliable testing methods are critical for early detection of infections, better clinical management, pathogen surveillance and evaluation of interventions such as vaccines. Enzyme immunoassays have proved to be reliable and practical in most settings; however, newer multiplex reverse transcription polymerase assays have been introduced in the Kenya market but have not been evaluated locally. Methods Stool samples collected from an ongoing Surveillance of Enteric Pathogens Causing diarrheal illness in Kenya (EPS) study were used to compare an established enzyme immunoassay, Premier™ Rotaclone® (Meridian Bioscience, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.), that can only detect group A rotavirus against a novel multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction kit, Seeplex® Diarrhea-V ACE Detection (Seegene, Seoul, Republic of Korea), that can detect rotavirus, astrovirus, adenovirus, and norovirus genogroups I and II. Detection frequency, sensitivity, specificity, turnaround time, and cost were compared to determine the suitability of each assay for clinical work in austere settings versus public health work in well-funded institutes in Kenya. Results The Premier™ Rotaclone® kit had a detection frequency of 11.2%, sensitivity of 77.8%, specificity of 100%, turnaround time of 93 min and an average cost per sample of 13.33 United States dollars (USD). The Seeplex® Diarrhea-V ACE Detection kit had a detection frequency of 16.0%, sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 98.1%, turnaround time of 359 min and an average cost per samples 32.74 United States dollars respectively. The detection frequency sensitivity and specificity of the Seeplex® Diarrhea-V ACE Detection kit mentioned above are for rotavirus only. Conclusions The higher sensitivity and multiplex nature of the Seeplex® Diarrhea-V ACE Detection kit make it suitable for surveillance of enteric viruses circulating in Kenya. However, its higher cost, longer turnaround time and complexity favor well-resourced clinical labs and research applications. The Premier™ Rotaclone®, on the other hand, had a higher specificity, shorter turnaround time, and lower cost making it more attractive for clinical work in low complexity labs in austere regions of the country. It is important to continuously evaluate assay platforms' performance, operational cost, turnaround time, and usability in different settings so as to ensure quality results that are useful to the patients and public health practitioners.
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- 3Center for Genome Sciences, US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Frederick, Maryland USA
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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- 6Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya
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- United States Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
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Owor BE, Mwanga MJ, Njeru R, Mugo R, Ngama M, Otieno GP, Nokes DJ, Agoti CN. Molecular characterization of rotavirus group A strains circulating prior to vaccine introduction in rural coastal Kenya, 2002-2013. Wellcome Open Res 2019; 3:150. [PMID: 31020048 PMCID: PMC6464063 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.14908.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Kenya introduced the monovalent Rotarix® rotavirus group A (RVA) vaccine nationally in mid-2014. Long-term surveillance data is important prior to wide-scale vaccine use to assess the impact on disease and to investigate the occurrence of heterotypic strains arising through immune selection. This report presents baseline data on RVA genotype circulation patterns and intra-genotype genetic diversity over a 7-year period in the pre-vaccine era in Kilifi, Kenya, from 2002 to 2004 and from 2010 to 2013. Methods: A total of 745 RVA strains identified in children admitted with acute gastroenteritis to a referral hospital in Coastal Kenya, were sequenced using the di-deoxy sequencing method in the VP4 and VP7 genomic segments (encoding P and G proteins, respectively). Sequencing successfully generated 569 (76%) and 572 (77%) consensus sequences for the VP4 and VP7 genes respectively. G and P genotypes were determined by use of BLAST and the online RotaC v2 RVA classification tool. Results: The most common GP combination was G1P[8] (51%), similar to the Rotarix® strain, followed by G9P[8] (15%) , G8P[4] (14%) and G2P[4] (5%). Unusual GP combinations—G1P[4], G2P[8], G3P[4,6], G8P[8,14], and G12P[4,6,8]—were observed at frequencies of <5%. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the infections were caused by both locally persistent strains as evidenced by divergence of local strains occurring over multiple seasons from the global ones, and newly introduced strains, which were closely related to global strains. The circulating RVA diversity showed temporal fluctuations both season by season and over the longer-term. None of the unusual strains increased in frequency over the observation period. Conclusions: The circulating RVA diversity showed temporal fluctuations with several unusual strains recorded, which rarely caused major outbreaks. These data will be useful in interpreting genotype patterns observed in the region during the vaccine era.
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- Betty E Owor
- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya.,School of Life Sciences and Zeeman Institute for Systems Biology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Warwick University, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, Kenya
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- Epidemiology and Demography, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Program, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya.,School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kilifi, 80108, Kenya
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Owor BE, Mwanga MJ, Njeru R, Mugo R, Ngama M, Otieno GP, Nokes D, Agoti C. Molecular characterization of rotavirus group A strains circulating prior to vaccine introduction in rural coastal Kenya, 2002-2013. Wellcome Open Res 2018; 3:150. [DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.14908.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Kenya introduced the monovalent Rotarix® rotavirus group A (RVA) vaccine nationally in mid-2014. Long-term surveillance data is important prior to wide-scale vaccine use to assess the impact on disease and to investigate the occurrence of heterotypic strains arising through immune selection. This report presents baseline data on RVA genotype circulation patterns and intra-genotype genetic diversity over a 7-year period in the pre-vaccine era in Kilifi, Kenya, from 2002 to 2004 and from 2010 to 2013. Methods: A total of 745 RVA strains identified in children admitted with acute gastroenteritis to a referral hospital in Coastal Kenya, were sequenced using the di-deoxy sequencing method in the VP4 and VP7 genomic segments (encoding P and G proteins, respectively). Sequencing successfully generated 569 (76%) and 572 (77%) consensus sequences for the VP4 and VP7 genes respectively. G and P genotypes were determined by use of BLAST and the online RotaC v2 RVA classification tool. Results: The most common GP combination was G1P[8] (51%), similar to the Rotarix® strain, followed by G9P[8] (15%) , G8P[4] (14%) and G2P[4] (5%). Unusual GP combinations—G1P[4], G2P[8], G3P[4,6], G8P[8,14], and G12P[4,6,8]—were observed at frequencies of <5%. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the infections were caused by both locally persistent strains as evidenced by divergence of local strains occurring over multiple seasons from the global ones, and newly introduced strains, which were closely related to global strains. The circulating RVA diversity showed temporal fluctuations both season by season and over the longer-term. None of the unusual strains increased in frequency over the observation period. Conclusions: The circulating RVA diversity showed temporal fluctuations with several unusual strains recorded, which rarely caused major outbreaks. These data will be useful in interpreting genotype patterns observed in the region during the vaccine era.
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