Evaluation of three rapid assays for direct diagnosis of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli from stools

Biological diagnosis of campylobacteriosis is increasingly necessary to confirm gastroenteritis infection. In this study, we reported the comparison of two new immunoenzymatic tests Ridascreen Campylobacter (r-biopharm(®)), premier Campy (Méridian(®)), and one immunochromatographic test, Immunocard Stat !Campy (Méridian(®)) which allow the fast detection of C. jejuni and C. coli directly from stool specimens, and culture on selective medium. The study was performed on 30 specimens from children. The three tests had the same performance. The ImmunoCard Stat !Campy could be an advantageous alternative to conventional culture.