Preliminary Quality Assurance of Film Array Gastrointestinal Panel by Comparison to Conventional PCR Methods

Gastrointestinal infections are a major cause of public health issues, morbidity, mortality and economic loss. Diarrheal disease disproportionately affects developing nations but also remains a significant concern in industrialized countries. The aetiologic agents include a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Given the limited research on the prevalence of enteric pathogens in Sierra Leone, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of these pathogens at Connaught Hospital, the main referral tertiary hospital in the country