Bacterial Diarrhea

Overview

Bacterial diarrhea is caused by pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, often foodborne.

Symptoms

• •Bloody diarrhea
• •Fever
• •Abdominal cramps
• •Tenesmus (Shigella)

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Stool culture
• ✓PCR panel
• ✓Leukocytes in stool

Treatments

• →Rehydration
• →Ciprofloxacin
• →Azithromycin
• →Avoid antimotility

Risk Factors