👉 Stictonomia is a type of bacteria that grows in the gut and can cause infections in the gastrointestinal tract. It primarily affects children under the age of three years, but adults can also be affected. The infection occurs when the bacteria enter the bloodstream and travel to the intestines, where they can cause inflammation and damage to the lining of the intestine. Stictonomia is often associated with other bacterial infections like cholera, which can lead to severe complications in children who are not