The incidence of acute intestinal infections in children in Sevastopol in 2019–2023
Journal: Russian Journal for Personalized Medicine
Year: 2025

Background. Acute intestinal infections (hereinafter referred to as AII) remain a significant public health problem due to their high virulence, especially among children, who are more susceptible to these pathogens due to underdeveloped immune systems and frequent poor hygiene. The incidence of AII is increasing worldwide, and resort towns are particularly vulnerable, where the main mode of transmission of this group of pathogens — through contaminated water — is much easier to realise. Objecti