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Incidence and etiology of infectious diarrhea from a facility-based surveillance system in Guatemala, 2008-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, yet incidence and etiology data are limited. We conducted laboratory-based diarrhea surveillance in Guatemala.

Methods

A diarrhea case was defined as ?3 loose stools in a 24-h period in a person presenting to the surveillance facilities. Epidemiologic data and stool specimens were collected. Specimens were tested for bacterial, parasitic, and viral pathogens. Yearly incidence was adjusted for healthcare seeking behaviors determined from a household survey conducted in the surveillance catchment area.

Results

From November 2008 to December 2012, the surveillance system captured 5331 diarrhea cases; among these 1381 (26%) had specimens tested for all enteric pathogens of interest. The adjusted incidence averaged 659 diarrhea cases per 10,000 persons per year, and was highest among children aged ConclusionsThere was a substantial burden of viral and bacterial diarrheal diseases in Guatemala, highlighting the importance of strengthening laboratory capacity for rapid detection and control and for evaluation of public health interventions.

SUBMITTER: Arvelo W

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805345 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Incidence and etiology of infectious diarrhea from a facility-based surveillance system in Guatemala, 2008-2012.

Arvelo Wences W Hall Aron J AJ Henao Olga O Lopez Beatriz B Bernart Chris C Moir Juan C JC Reyes Lissette L Montgomery Susan P SP Morgan Oliver O Estevez Alejandra A Parsons Michele B MB Lopez Maria R MR Gomez Gerry G Vinje Jan J Gregoricus Nicole N Parashar Umesh U Mintz Eric D ED McCracken John J Bryan Joe P JP Lindblade Kim A KA

BMC public health 20191022 1

<h4>Background</h4>Diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, yet incidence and etiology data are limited. We conducted laboratory-based diarrhea surveillance in Guatemala.<h4>Methods</h4>A diarrhea case was defined as ≥3 loose stools in a 24-h period in a person presenting to the surveillance facilities. Epidemiologic data and stool specimens were collected. Specimens were tested for bacterial, parasitic, and viral pathogens. Yearly incidence was adjusted for healthcare seeking behav ...[more]

PMID: 31640646

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Incidence and etiology of infectious diarrhea from a facility-based surveillance system in Guatemala, 2008-2012.

Background

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Incidence and etiology of infectious diarrhea from a facility-based surveillance system in Guatemala, 2008-2012.

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