Validation of a PCR technique for the detection of enteroagreggative Escherichia coli causing traveler's diarrhea
Original title: Validación de la técnica de PCR para la detección de Escherichia coli enteroagregativa causante de diarrea del viajero
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- Martha Vargas,
- James P. Nataro,
- Jordi Vila,
- Joaquim Gascón I Brustenga(corresponding author)
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- Hospital Clinic Barcelona,
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
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Pages 479-481 (3 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia Clinica (Volume 23, Issue 8)Publication milestones
- Published - 10/2005
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Published - 10/2005
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0213-005XPublication IDs
- Scopus: 27544477322
- PubMed: 16185562
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. Detection of enteroaggregative strains of Escherichia coli (EAEC) by the gold standard technique (cellular adherence) is difficult to implement in routine clinical practice. METHODS. The gold standard was compared with a PCR method for this purpose. RESULTS. With respect to the cellular adherence technique, PCR performance was as follows: sensitivity 0.93, specificity 1, positive predictive value 1, and negative predictive value 0.91. CONCLUSION. The PCR method studied is a viable alternative for routine detection of EAEC strains.
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