Publications by authors named "Betoul Moustapha"
J Clin Microbiol
June 2013
Article Synopsis
- Diarrhea is a common issue post-kidney transplant, mainly due to immunosuppressive therapies, prompting the need for better diagnostic methods when stool tests are negative.
- A study found that molecular testing methods identified enteric pathogens in 72% of stool samples, significantly higher than the 23% found using traditional methods, and also revealed multiple infections in some patients.
- The primary pathogens identified were E. coli, Campylobacter, and Norovirus, with Norovirus associated with more significant weight loss and linked to specific medication risks, highlighting the advantages of molecular diagnostics for managing diarrhea in transplant recipients.
