An Overview of the Molecular Methods in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases
Author
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gastrointestinal infectious diseases are very common worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in infants in developing countries.
Diarrhea and other intestinal infections are caused by a wide range of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and parasites.
Conventional diagnosis of these infections is performed by culture, microscopy, and antigen detection immunoassays.
The traditional culture and microscopy procedures are time-consuming, lack sensitivity, and require special laboratory setup and well-trained staff.
However, based on the advancement in the molecular diagnostics and with the introduction of commercially available tests, traditional diagnostic techniques have been continuously replaced by these newer rapid antigen detection and molecular-based methods.
This review summarizes and discusses the availability, advantages, and disadvantages of molecular methods in the detection and identification of human gastrointestinal pathogens.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amjad, Muhammad. 2020. An Overview of the Molecular Methods in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172288
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amjad, Muhammad. An Overview of the Molecular Methods in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172288
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amjad, Muhammad. An Overview of the Molecular Methods in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases. International Journal of Microbiology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172288
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1172288