%0 Journal Article
%T Diarrheal Diseases: A Review on Gastroenteritis Bacteria Global Burden and Alternative Control of Multidrug-Resistant Strains
%A Ah&#233
%A h&#233
%A hinnou Ulrich Hilarion
%A Adjovi Yann Christie Sissinto
%A Fossou Joli Prince Mintogniss&#232
%J Advances in Microbiology
%P 493-512
%@ 2165-3410
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/aim.2024.1410034
%X 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. <i>Campylobacter</i> spp. is the most dangerous bacteria, followed by <i>Shigella</i> spp. and <i>Vibrio</i> <i>cholerae</i> in all age groups combined. However, <i>Shigella</i> spp. was the deadliest in children under five years of age and, together with <i>E. coli</i>, are the most antibiotic-resistant bacteria. With their highly developed secondary metabolism, fungi are a reservoir of natural bioactive compounds.
%K Diarrheal Disease
%K Bacteria
%K Multidrug Resistance
%K Fungal Metabolites
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=136785