Gastrointestinal Infections – Clinical Utility for Pediatric Patients
In this episode of Syndromic Insights, hosts Dr. Linny Phuong and Dr. Alicia Chang discuss the importance of syndromic testing in pediatric gastrointestinal infections. Dr Phuong is joined by Dr. Hyun Mi Kang from Seoul St. Mary's Hospital in South Korea to discuss how syndromic testing is utilized in her practice. They explore two case studies highlighting the rapid, comprehensive detection of bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens using the GI syndromic panel, emphasizing its benefits in clinical decision-making and antimicrobial stewardship. The episode also touches on the practical and ethical considerations of syndromic testing, such as cost-benefit analysis and the sensitivity of test results. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers. Syndromic Insights is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases. The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies. Here at WSPID, we want to know your thoughts on the Syndromic Insights series. Please complete this survey with your valuable feedback. Thank you. You can connect with WSPID on the following pages: www.wspid.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/about/ www.facebook.com/WSPID www.twitter.com/WSPID This podcast is supported by an educational grant from BioMerieux.