TABLE 3.
Dientamoeba fragilis testing by qPCR in 64 unsolved outbreak samples
| Outbreak identifier | No. of samples testing positive for D. fragilis in outbreaka | Total no. of probable cases in outbreak | Outbreak setting | Symptom(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–1 | 1 | 8 | Child care center | Diarrhea, vomiting |
| 11–2 | 1 | 43 | Child care center | Fever, nausea and vomiting |
| 12–1 | 1 | 8 | Child care center | None given |
| 12–2 | 1 | 22 | Commercial food operator | Diarrhea |
| 12–3 | 1 | 8 | Hostel/institution | Diarrhea, vomiting |
| 12–4 | 2 | 28 | Child care center | Diarrhea, abdominal pain |
a
Denominator cannot be calculated for each outbreak, as the total number of samples available for testing is unknown.