Intestinal infections

Product detailed description

A stool test for 27 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 (6)

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.

Enterovirus
A group of viruses that can cause gastrointestinal infections, febrile illnesses, and diseases affecting the nervous system.

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 fluvialis
A bacterium that primarily causes diarrheal illness after consuming contaminated water or seafood.

Aeromonas hydrophila
A bacterium commonly found in freshwater that can cause diarrhea and other infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

Cronobacter sakazakii
A bacterium that poses a particular risk to newborns, where it can cause severe intestinal and systemic infections.

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.

Enterocytozoon bieneusi
A microscopic intestinal parasite that causes diarrhea, especially in people with weakened immune systems.

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.

Shiga toxin (Stx1/Stx2)
Potent bacterial toxins produced by certain Escherichia coli (STEC) strains that can cause severe bloody diarrhea and, in some cases, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).