Laboratory-based data for all GIT molecular panels requested for patients at PathCare laboratories for the period June to September 2026 are presented in this report. Trends noted with regard to common bacterial, viral and parasitic diarrhoeal pathogens are highlighted.
As expected, a substantial increase in rotavirus infections is observed during the cooler months of winter and early spring (May to September).
In keeping with other routine laboratory surveillance, these data is dependent on sample submission by clinicians. Results may, therefore, not be representative of the general population.
Diarrhoeal Pathogens detected by PCR