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Preliminary Quality Assurance of Film Array Gastrointestinal Panel by Comparison to Conventional PCR Methods

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gastrointestinal infections are a major cause of public health issues, morbidity, mortality and economic loss. Diarrheal disease disproportionately affects developing nations but also remains a significant concern in industrialized countries. The aetiologic agents include a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Given the limited research on the prevalence of enteric pathogens in Sierra Leone, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of these pathogens at Connaught Hospital, the main referral tertiary hospital in the country

Source: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research

DOI: 10.26717/bjstr.2025.60.009462

Author: Isatta Wurie

Institution: University of Sierra Leone

Language: English

Topic: Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408740425