date:Apr 24, 2017
ons that would have been undiagnosed in the past, sensitivity and specificity vary by the test type. There is high sensitivity and specificity for most targets, but for pathogens such as Campylobacter and Cryptosporidium, sensitivity and specificity can vary widely, with a large number of false positives.
Since the number of foodborne illnesses in this country is far greater than those that are actually diagnosed, CIDTs are helping uncover those infections. But, the authors say that more data a