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Title: | Enhancing enteric pathogen detection: implementation and impact of multiplex PCR for improved diagnosis and surveillance | Authors: | Mohtar, Jad Mallah, Hiba Mardirossian, Jean Marc Bikai, Rana Jisr, Tamima El Soussi, Shatha Naoufal, Rania Alam, Gabriella Chaar, Mira El |
Affiliations: | Department of Public Health Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences |
Keywords: | Enteric pathogens Gastroenteritis Hospitalization rate Multiplex PCR Prevalence |
Issue Date: | 2024-02-07 | Publisher: | National Library of Medicine | Part of: | BMC Infectious Diseases | Volume: | 24 | Issue: | 1 | Abstract: | Syndromic surveillance of acute gastroenteritis plays a significant role in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal infections that are responsible for a substantial number of deaths globally, especially in developing countries. In Lebanon, there is a lack of national surveillance for acute gastroenteritis, and limited data exists regarding the prevalence of pathogens causing diarrhea. The one-year study aims to investigate the epidemiology of common gastrointestinal pathogens and compare our findings with causative agents of diarrhea reported by our study collaborative centers. |
URI: | https://scholarhub.balamand.edu.lb/handle/uob/7241 | DOI: | 10.1186/s12879-024-09047-z | Open URL: | Link to full text | Type: | Journal Article |
Appears in Collections: | Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences Department of Public Health |
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