Real-time PCR Identification of Agents Causing Diarrhea in Rwandan Children Less Than 5 Years of Age

Background: Knowledge about causes of acute diarrhea among children in developing countries is insufficient. Molecular methods might improve diagnostics of infectious gastroenteritis, but due to the high sensitivity, findings may be difficult to interpret. Methods: Feces samples from Rwandan children 0.5-5.0 years of age, with diarrhea fo