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Tropheryma whipplei Intestinal Colonization in Migrant Children, Greece

Sofia Makka, Ioanna Papadogiannaki, Androniki Voulgari-Kokota

    Emerging Infectious Diseases
    |August 23, 2022
    PubMed

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    Tropheryma whipplei bacteria were found in migrant children in Greece. Four new genotypes of this bacteria were identified, suggesting a high prevalence in the region.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Tropheryma whipplei is an unusual bacterium.
    • Its prevalence in specific populations is not well understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of Tropheryma whipplei in migrant children in Greece.

    Main Methods:

    • Fecal samples were collected from migrant children under 12 years old in Greece.
    • Quantitative PCR assays were used to detect Tropheryma whipplei DNA.

    Main Results:

    • Tropheryma whipplei was detected in the fecal samples.
    • Six distinct genotypes of T. whipplei were identified.
    • Four of these genotypes are newly described.

    Conclusions:

    • The study indicates a high prevalence of Tropheryma whipplei in the studied regions of Greece.
    • The identification of new genotypes expands our understanding of T. whipplei diversity.

    Keywords:
    GreeceTropheryma whippleibacteriachildrenenteric infectionsmigrants

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