Table 2

Enteric pathogens isolated from diarrhoea and control patients

Diarrhoea group n (%) Control group n (%)
10767
Bacteria
C difficile culture and/or toxin28 (26)6 (9)
Campylobacter jejuni 4 (4)
Viruses
 Adenovirus4 (4)2-150
 Rotavirus20 (19)2-150
Parasite
Giardia intestinalis 6 (6)2 (3)
Total62 (58)8 (12)
  • 2-150 Rotavirus/adenovirus testing not performed on non-diarrhoeal stools.