Multiplex Gastrointestinal Panel Testing in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Diarrhea in Thailand.

Anupop JitmuangPanuwat LertlaksameewilaiArnon PoorichitipornNavin HorthongkhamMethee Chayakulkeeree

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2024)

Multiplex GI panel testing effectively detects enteric pathogens associated with diarrhea in hospitalized subjects. The etiology remains undiagnosed in >75% of cases. Factors contributing to negative test results should be considered before implementing the tests.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
high throughput
real time pcr
clostridium difficile
quality improvement
gram negative