Gastrointestinal Infections Reference Unit (GIRU)
The Gastrointestinal Infections Reference Unit (GIRU) is the result of the integration of the former Escherichia, Shigella, Yersinia and Vibrio (ESYV) Reference Unit and the Campylobacter and Helicobacter (CH) Reference Unit. Its range of Reference Services include identification to genus and species level, phenotypic and molecular typing, resistance typing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The Unit also offers a serodiagnostic service for E. coli O157 and other selected serogroups of Vero cytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC), Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A, B and C, Yersinia enterocolitica and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. Also offered are a primary diagnostic service for Helicobacter species and detection of VTEC in faeces from clinically appropriate casesnformation and advice on all aspects of microbiology relating to the services below contact the Unit Head Tom Cheasty or follow the links bellow for more specific information.
E. coli
Click here for information on reference & diagnostic services for E. coli including VTEC
