ChromID-Strepto B improves outcomes for newborns infected with GBS.

According to CDC, “Evidence indicates that STEC might be detected as frequently as other bacterial pathogens.” Also, “Many infections are missed with selective STEC testing strategies (e.g. testing only specimens from children, testing only during summer months, or testing only stools with white blood cells or blood).” Also, testing only for E. coli strain0157:H7 may not be adequate, because “Non-0157 STEC bacteria also are important causes of diarrheal illness in the United States”.

According to CDC, “Evidence indicates that STEC might be detected as frequently as other bacterial pathogens.” Also, “Many infections are missed with selective STEC testing strategies (e.g. testing only specimens from children, testing only during summer months, or testing only stools with white blood cells or blood).” Also, testing only for E. coli strain0157:H7 may not be adequate, because “Non-0157 STEC bacteria also are important causes of diarrheal illness in the United States”.