INTESTINAL INFECTIONS

Product detailed description

A stool test for 26 major gastrointestinal infections allows for rapid and effective identification of pathogens responsible for infections of the digestive tract. This test focuses on the detection of the following intestinal pathogens:

VIRUSES (5)

Norovirus (GI/GII)

The most common cause of acute viral diarrhea and vomiting; highly contagious, especially in group settings.

Rotavirus

A frequent cause of severe diarrhea, particularly in young children; may lead to dehydration.

Adenovirus

Causes diarrhea, especially in children; infection may occur without fever.

Astrovirus

Typically causes milder viral diarrhea; more common in children and the elderly.

Sapovirus (GI/GII/GIV/GV)

Similar to norovirus; causes acute gastroenteritis.

BACTERIA (14)

Salmonella spp.

A common bacterial cause of diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain; usually transmitted through contaminated food.

Campylobacter spp.

One of the most common bacterial causes of diarrhea in Europe; often associated with poultry.

Shigella / Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)

Causes severe diarrhea, sometimes with blood and mucus.

Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)

A common cause of diarrhea in infants and young children.

Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)

A typical cause of “traveler’s diarrhea.”

Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)

May cause prolonged or chronic diarrhea.

Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC)

A potentially serious infection with a risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Yersinia enterocolitica

Causes diarrhea and abdominal pain; symptoms may mimic appendicitis.

Vibrio cholerae

The causative agent of cholera; rare in Europe but associated with severe disease.

Vibrio parahaemolyticus

An infection linked to the consumption of seafood.

Vibrio vulnificus

A rare but very dangerous infection, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

Plesiomonas shigelloides

Causes diarrheal illness, often after travel or exposure to contaminated water.

PARASITES (4)

Giardia lamblia

A common parasite causing prolonged diarrhea, bloating, and fatigue.

Entamoeba histolytica

A serious parasitic infection that may also affect the liver.

Cryptosporidium spp.

A waterborne parasite, particularly dangerous for children and immunocompromised patients.

Cyclospora cayetanensis

A parasite causing recurrent or prolonged diarrhea, often linked to contaminated food.

Toxins (3)

Clostridium difficile – toxin A

A bacterial toxin associated with diarrhea following antibiotic treatment.

Clostridium difficile – toxin B + binary toxin A/B

More severe forms of C. difficile infection with a higher risk of complications.