Bacterial gastroenteritis


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Alternative Names

Infectious diarrhea - bacterial gastroenteritis; Acute gastroenteritis; Gastroenteritis - bacterial


Symptoms

Signs and tests
  • Stool culture positive for the organism that causes the infection
  • White blood cells in the stool
  • Examination of food for toxin and bacteria


Review Date: 05/04/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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