Enteric Infection in Relapse of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Utility of Stool Microbial PCR Testing

Conclusions: Enteric infection was detected in 79 (26.8%) symptomatic patients with IBD , with CDI the most frequent followed by E. coli. Negative stool PCR testing was associated with changes in IBD management. Broad enteric PCR testing should be considered during relapse of IBD.
Source: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Clinical Articles Source Type: research