Impact of FilmArray Gastrointestinal Panel Compared to Standard-of-Care Diagnostic Tests in Clinical Practice of Acute Gastroenteritis in an HIV Reference Center with Limited Resources.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Gastroenteritis remains a major global health concern, particularly in resource-limited regions, where rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management. Syndromic multiplex PCR panels, such as the FilmArray gastrointestinal (FAGI) panel, offer the potential to significantly improve diagnostic yield and turnaround time, enabling more targeted treatments and reducing unnecessary antibiotic use. However, real-world data on their performance in low-resource settings remains scarce. This study evaluates the performance, clinical impact, and cost-effectiveness of the FAGI panel compared to standard of care (SOC) diagnostic methods in gastroenteritis cases at São José Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Fortaleza, Brazil, an HIV Reference Cent

SUBMITTER: Henn GAL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12786060 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature