Incidence and etiology of infectious diarrhea from a facility-based surveillance system in Guatemala, 2008-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, yet incidence and etiology data are limited. We conducted laboratory-based diarrhea surveillance in Guatemala.

Methods

A diarrhea case was defined as ≥3 loose stools in a 24-h period in a person presenting to the surveillance facilities. Epidemiologic data and stool specimens were collected. Specimens were tested for bacterial, parasitic, and viral pathogens. Yearly incidence was adjusted for healthcare seeking behaviors determined from a household survey conducted in the surveillance catchment area.

Results

From November 2008 to December 2012, the surveillance system captured 5331 diarrhea cases; among these 1381 (26%) had specimens tested for all enteric pathogens of interest. The adjusted incidence av

SUBMITTER: Arvelo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805345 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature