Paola Fonseca-Romero, Ben J Brintz, D Matthew Vierkant, Jennifer Dien Bard, Daniel M Cohen, Ara Festekjian, Amy L Leber, Jami T Jackson, Neena Kanwar, Chari Larsen, Rangaraj Selvarangan, Kimberle C Chapin, Andrew T Pavia, Sharia M Ahmed, Daniel T Leung
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Abstract
We used molecular testing to examine the causes of bloody diarrhea in a multicenter study of pediatric gastroenteritis. Pathogens typically associated with bloody diarrhea were detected in less than half of cases, and inappropriate antibiotic use was common, supporting the use of stool testing in patients with bloody diarrhea.
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Open Forum Infectious Diseases provides a global forum for the publication of clinical, translational, and basic research findings in a fully open access, online journal environment. The journal reflects the broad diversity of the field of infectious diseases, and focuses on the intersection of biomedical science and clinical practice, with a particular emphasis on knowledge that holds the potential to improve patient care in populations around the world. Fully peer-reviewed, OFID supports the international community of infectious diseases experts by providing a venue for articles that further the understanding of all aspects of infectious diseases.