In vitro diagnosis of infectious diarrhea in children: from microscopic examination to metagenomic era / 中华检验医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Intestinal infection is one of the most common infectious diseases in children in China, and the intestinal infection is often featured as the diarrhea the main clinical symptom. Systematically understanding the etiological characteristics of intestinal infection in children in China and efficiently detecting the pathogens are crucial on the early treatment and prevention of diseases. The detection technology of clinical pathogenic microorganisms in China is undergoing a revolutionary era from microscopic examination to metagenomic sequencing.