Enhancing enteric pathogen detection: implementation and impact of multiplex PCR for improved diagnosis and surveillance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Syndromic surveillance of acute gastroenteritis plays a significant role in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal infections that are responsible for a substantial number of deaths globally, especially in developing countries. In Lebanon, there is a lack of national surveillance for acute gastroenteritis, and limited data exists regarding the prevalence of pathogens causing diarrhea. The one-year study aims to investigate the epidemiology of common gastrointestinal pathogens and compare our findings with causative agents of diarrhea reported by our study collaborative centers.

Methods

A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted over a one-year period. A total of 271 samples were obtained from outpatients and inpatients presenting with symptoms of

SUBMITTER: Mohtar J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848388 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature