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Bacterial gastroenteritis

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Infectious diarrhea - bacterial gastroenteritis; Acute gastroenteritis; Gastroenteritis - bacterial
Symptoms:
Signs and tests:
  • Stool culture positive for causative organism
  • White blood cells on fecal smear
  • Examination of food for toxin and bacteria
This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:
Digestive system
Digestive system
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs
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