TITLE:
Diarrheal Diseases: A Review on Gastroenteritis Bacteria Global Burden and Alternative Control of Multidrug-Resistant Strains
AUTHORS:
Ahéhéhinnou Ulrich Hilarion, Adjovi Yann Christie Sissinto, Fossou Joli Prince Mintognissè
KEYWORDS:
Diarrheal Disease, Bacteria, Multidrug Resistance, Fungal Metabolites
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Microbiology,
Vol.14 No.10,
October
24,
2024
ABSTRACT: Diarrheal diseases represent a significant and pervasive health challenge for humanity. The aetiology of diarrheal diseases is typically associated with the presence of enteropathogens, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. The implementation of preventive measures, including the maintenance of good food hygiene, effective water sanitation, and the development of rotavirus vaccines, has resulted in a notable reduction in the prevalence of the disease. However, the emergence of bacterial multidrug resistance due to the past or present inappropriate use of antibiotics has rendered bacterial infections a significant challenge. The objective of this review is threefold: firstly, to provide an overview of diarrheal diseases associated with bacteria; secondly, to offer a concise analysis of bacterial multidrug resistance on a global scale; and thirdly, to present the potential of filamentous fungi as an alternative solution to the challenge posed by multidrug-resistant strains. Campylobacter spp. is the most dangerous bacteria, followed by Shigella spp. and Vibrio cholerae in all age groups combined. However, Shigella spp. was the deadliest in children under five years of age and, together with E. coli, are the most antibiotic-resistant bacteria. With their highly developed secondary metabolism, fungi are a reservoir of natural bioactive compounds.