Molecular diagnosis of gastrointestinal infections Book Section
| Authors: | Babady, E.; Mead, P. |
| Editor: | Eslick, G. D. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Molecular diagnosis of gastrointestinal infections |
| Abstract: | Gastrointestinal infections are responsible for high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Until most recently, primary approaches to the diagnosis of gastrointestinal infections included a variety of methods from bacterial culture to ova and parasite examination of stool samples. In the last few years, molecular methods have become readily available for many clinical laboratories and their adoption has resulted in more rapid diagnosis and increase pathogens detection. This chapter will focus on current molecular approaches to diagnosing gastrointestinal infections, including bacterial, viral, and parasitic, discussing both advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional methods. © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | rapid diagnostics; molecular tests; gastrointestinal infections; laboratory-develop tests; nucleic acids amplification tests |
| Book Title: | Gastrointestinal Diseases and their Associated Infections |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-54843-4 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | St. Louis, MO |
| Date Published: | 2019-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 167 |
| End Page: | 185 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-323-54843-4.00013-1 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 13 -- Export Date: 1 April 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
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