Diagnostic performance of microscopic stool examination in Campylobacter infection performed by different medical specialties.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microscopic examination of stool samples can contribute to the early diagnosis of Campylobacter gastroenteritis. However, it is unclear whether the diagnostic performance is reliable when performed by physicians.

Methods

This prospective study included fresh stool samples collected from patients with gastroenteritis between August 2018 and March 2020. The samples were used for microscopic examination through Gram staining. Two physicians, a clinical laboratory technician, and microbiologists performed the examinations. In addition, antigen tests (QuickNavi-Campylobacter; Denka Co., Ltd.) were evaluated for the samples collected between May 2019 and March 2020. Infection with Campylobacter spp. was confirmed when stool cultures or polymerase chain rea

SUBMITTER: Hirose Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10000277 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature