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Comparative genomics of Campylobacter jejuni from clinical campylobacteriosis stool specimens
BackgroundCampylobacter jejuni is a pervasive pathogen of major public health concern with a complex ecology requiring accurate and informative...
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) in Stool Samples in Pediatric Tuberculosis
ObjectivesTo find out the diagnostic accuracy of stool Cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) as an alternate method as compared to...
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Distribution of helminth eggs in environmental and stool samples of farming households along Akaki River in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BackgroundHelminth infections are a public health issue in countries with poor sanitation facilities. However, there little information on the...
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SARS CoV-2 detected in neonatal stool remote from maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy
BackgroundIn utero transmission of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has not been fully investigated. We investigated whether newborns of mothers with...
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A stool based qPCR for the diagnosis of TB in children and people living with HIV in Uganda, Eswatini and Mozambique (Stool4TB): a protocol for a multicenter diagnostic evaluation
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Children and people living with HIV (PLHIV) have an increased risk of mortality,...
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A simplified multiplex methylated DNA testing for early detection of colorectal cancer in stool DNA
BackgroundColoDefense1.0 assay has demonstrated its excellent sensitivity and specificity for early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) by detecting...
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Time series of chicken stool metagenomics and egg metabolomics in changing production systems: preliminary insights from a proof-of-concept
BackgroundDifferent production systems of livestock animals influence various factors, including the gut microbiota.
MethodsWe investigated whether...
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Tropheryma whipplei in the stool samples of children with acute diarrhea: a study from Tehran, Iran
BackgroundRecently, Tropheryma whipplei has been suggested as one of the causative agents of diarrhea among children worldwide. Limited data is...
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Assessing the impact of storage time on the stability of stool microbiota richness, diversity, and composition
BackgroundNew technologies like next-generation sequencing have led to a proliferation of studies investigating the role of the gut microbiome in...
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Comparison of specimen extraction site and another site for protective loop ileostomy in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection: a retrospective comparative study
BackgroundProtective loop ileostomy is commonly performed in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection to prevent the serious complications of...
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Combining stool and stories: exploring antimicrobial resistance among a longitudinal cohort of international health students
BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern that requires transdisciplinary and bio-social approaches. Despite the...
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A novel colorectal anastomotic method in natural orifice specimen extraction surgery for colorectal cancer
PurposeWe introduced a novel colorectal anastomotic technique, double-angle anastomosis combined with the double stapling technique (DAA-DST), to...
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Preservation of the left colic artery in modified laparoscopic anterior rectal resections without auxiliary abdominal incisions for transanal specimen retrieval
BackgroundLaparoscopic low anterior rectal resection is the most widely used surgical procedure for middle and low rectal cancer. The aim of this...
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Novel pediatric granulomatosis with polyangiitis with a marked bloody pericardial effusion and bloody stool: a case report
BackgroundGranulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a syndrome of refractory vasculitis involving the upper respiratory tract, lungs, kidneys, and...
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Disparities Among Limited English Proficient Patients in Colon Cancer Screening with Multi-target DNA Stool Test
Racial and language minority groups in the U.S. are at a higher risk for morbidity and mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC), partially due to lower...
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Methanogen Abundance Thresholds Capable of Differentiating In Vitro Methane Production in Human Stool Samples
BackgroundIntestinal methane (CH 4 ) gas production has been associated with a number of clinical conditions and may have important metabolic and...
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Current Trends and Challenges of Microbiome Research in Prostate Cancer
Purpose of ReviewThe role of the gut microbiome in prostate cancer is an emerging area of research interest. However, no single causative organism...
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Stool-Based Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Performance Benchmarks Lead to High Expected Efficacy
Purpose of ReviewParticipation goals for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the USA have not been met. Non-invasive screening strategies may...
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DNA methylation markers detected in blood, stool, urine, and tissue in colorectal cancer: a systematic review of paired samples
PurposeMethylated cell-free DNA in liquid biopsies are promising non-invasive biomarkers for colorectal cancer (CRC). Optimal markers would have high...
