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Evaluation of the novel DiaSorin LIAISON ® Campylobacter assay for the rapid detection of Campylobacter spp.

Authors :
Moure Z
Rando-Segura A
Gimferrer L
Roig G
Pumarola T
Rodriguez-Garrido V
Source :
Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed.) [Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed)] 2018 May; Vol. 36 (5), pp. 293-295. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Apr 29.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Introduction: Campylobacter spp. infection is one of the leading causes of foodborne diarrhoeal illness in humans worldwide. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the DiaSorin LIAISON <superscript>®</superscript> Campylobacter assay for human campylobacteriosis diagnosis.<br />Methodology: A total of 645 stool samples from 640 patients suspected of having gastrointestinal infection were included. A stool culture was simultaneously performed with the DiaSorin LIAISON <superscript>®</superscript> Campylobacter assay to detect the presence of Campylobacter spp.<br />Results: Taking the conventional culture to be the perfect gold standard, sensitivity and specificity rates of the DiaSorin LIAISON <superscript>®</superscript> Campylobacter assay were 100% and 97.7%, respectively; and 99.1% and 98.6%, respectively, when taking the culture to be the imperfect gold standard (Bayesian Model).<br />Conclusion: This new assay might be a useful tool especially for the screening of negative results.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier España, S.L.U. and Sociedad Española de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiología Clínica. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English; Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
2529-993X
Volume :
36
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28465051
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eimc.2017.03.009