American Journal of Clinical Pathology · 1983 · 23 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyDiagnostic MicrobiologyGastroenterologyMedical MicrobiologyFecal ExaminationGastrointestinal DiseaseGastrointestinal InfectionsGastrointestinal Pathogen DiagnosticsGastrointestinal PathologyInfectious DiarrheaCampylobacter EnteritisCampylobacter InfectionDirect Smear ExaminationEnteric Pathogen DetectionMicroscopic Stool ExaminationStool Smear Preparation
Diagnosis of Campylobacter enteritis by direct smear examination of stool specimens, using 1% aqueous basic fuchsin, was compared with a conventional cultural method (Campy-BAP). After examination of 485 stool specimens the direct smear method produced a sensitivity and specificity of 94% and 99.5%, respectively.