The burden of gastroenteritis in Switzerland (BUGS) study: a research proposal for a 1-year, prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Acute gastroenteritis (AG) is a usually self-limiting, but common disease worldwide. In Europe, incidence estimates range from 0.3-1.5 AG episodes/person-year. For Switzerland, available information on AG is restricted to notifiable foodborne diseases and findings from research studies starting at primary care level. The aims of this 1-year, population-based prospective cohort study are to assess the incidence, burden of disease, aetiology and socio-economic impact of AG in the Swiss general population. Additionally, the prevalence of bacterial gastrointestinal pathogens and bacteria harbouring antimicrobial resistances in the asymptomatic population shall be assessed.

Results

Weekly follow-up of the cohort consisting of 3000 participants will provide incidence es

SUBMITTER: Schmutz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6240284 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature