Role of Polymerase Chain Reaction in Stool and Duodenal Biopsy for Diagnosis of Giardiasis in Patients with Persistent/Chronic Diarrhea

ConclusionStool PCR is more sensitive than stool microscopy. By utilizing stool microscopy, stool nested PCR, and duodenal biopsy PCR in sequential manner, diagnostic yield can be increased.

Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - January 17, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research