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Which phase of nutrient absorption involves the hydrolysis of complex molecules?
Which phase of nutrient absorption involves the hydrolysis of complex molecules?
Which condition is caused by a tumor that secretes excessive gastrin?
Which condition is caused by a tumor that secretes excessive gastrin?
What is the characteristic stool appearance in steatorrhea?
What is the characteristic stool appearance in steatorrhea?
Which genetic disorder leads to low or absent levels of plasma cholesterol, LDLs, and VLDLs?
Which genetic disorder leads to low or absent levels of plasma cholesterol, LDLs, and VLDLs?
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Which condition can cause growth retardation and failure to thrive in children?
Which condition can cause growth retardation and failure to thrive in children?
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What is a common systemic effect of malabsorption?
What is a common systemic effect of malabsorption?
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What is the main purpose of the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the main purpose of the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which organ systems can be affected by malabsorption?
Which organ systems can be affected by malabsorption?
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What are the major causes of acute diarrhea?
What are the major causes of acute diarrhea?
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What aspects of celiac disease should be known?
What aspects of celiac disease should be known?
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What causes malabsorption in the small intestine?
What causes malabsorption in the small intestine?
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What is the cause of Lactose intolerance?
What is the cause of Lactose intolerance?
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What is a potential complication of a 150 cm small bowel resection?
What is a potential complication of a 150 cm small bowel resection?
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Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
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What is the cause of lactose intolerance?
What is the cause of lactose intolerance?
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How is malabsorption syndrome diagnosed?
How is malabsorption syndrome diagnosed?
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What is a potential complication of celiac disease?
What is a potential complication of celiac disease?
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What is the major histopathological appearance in celiac disease patients?
What is the major histopathological appearance in celiac disease patients?
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What is the most common cause of malabsorption due to inadequate digestion?
What is the most common cause of malabsorption due to inadequate digestion?
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What can be used to diagnose various causes of diarrhea?
What can be used to diagnose various causes of diarrhea?
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What does the presence of E. coli on gram stain in a patient with high volume diarrhea and negative fecal leukocytes suggest?
What does the presence of E. coli on gram stain in a patient with high volume diarrhea and negative fecal leukocytes suggest?
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What is the major complication of chronic diarrhea?
What is the major complication of chronic diarrhea?
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What is a common cause of acute antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
What is a common cause of acute antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
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What is the main cause of osmotic diarrhea?
What is the main cause of osmotic diarrhea?
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What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
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What is the primary cause of exudative diarrhea?
What is the primary cause of exudative diarrhea?
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How can the causes of diarrhea be distinguished based on the stool osmotic gap?
How can the causes of diarrhea be distinguished based on the stool osmotic gap?
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Which test can be used as a screening test for diarrhea to suggest inflammation in the bowel?
Which test can be used as a screening test for diarrhea to suggest inflammation in the bowel?
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What are the main causes of child deaths mentioned in the text?
What are the main causes of child deaths mentioned in the text?
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What is the characteristic stool appearance in steatorrhea?
What is the characteristic stool appearance in steatorrhea?
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Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
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What is the major complication of chronic diarrhea?
What is the major complication of chronic diarrhea?
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What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
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What is the cause of Lactose intolerance?
What is the cause of Lactose intolerance?
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What can be used to diagnose various causes of diarrhea?
What can be used to diagnose various causes of diarrhea?
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What are the major causes of acute diarrhea?
What are the major causes of acute diarrhea?
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What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
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What distinguishes celiac disease from other causes of malabsorption?
What distinguishes celiac disease from other causes of malabsorption?
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Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
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What can be used to diagnose various causes of diarrhea?
What can be used to diagnose various causes of diarrhea?
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What causes malabsorption in the small intestine?
What causes malabsorption in the small intestine?
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Which condition is not a common cause of malabsorption due to inadequate digestion?
Which condition is not a common cause of malabsorption due to inadequate digestion?
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What is the major histopathological appearance in patients with celiac disease?
What is the major histopathological appearance in patients with celiac disease?
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What is the most common cause of chronic diarrhea in patients with high volume diarrhea and negative fecal leukocytes?
What is the most common cause of chronic diarrhea in patients with high volume diarrhea and negative fecal leukocytes?
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Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
Which immune diseases are associated with celiac disease?
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What is the primary cause of exudative diarrhea?
What is the primary cause of exudative diarrhea?
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What is a potential complication of chronic diarrhea?
What is a potential complication of chronic diarrhea?
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Which condition is caused by a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by low or absent levels of plasma cholesterol, LDLs, and VLDLs?
Which condition is caused by a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by low or absent levels of plasma cholesterol, LDLs, and VLDLs?
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What can cause malabsorption due to deficiency of pancreatic lipase?
What can cause malabsorption due to deficiency of pancreatic lipase?
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Which disorder is characterized by mutations in the CFTR gene leading to dysfunction of chloride channels and resulting in hyperviscous mucus and secretion accumulation?
Which disorder is characterized by mutations in the CFTR gene leading to dysfunction of chloride channels and resulting in hyperviscous mucus and secretion accumulation?
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What can lead to bacterial overgrowth, causing inflammation and flattened intestinal villi?
What can lead to bacterial overgrowth, causing inflammation and flattened intestinal villi?
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"Steatorrhea" is a symptom of malabsorption characterized by what type of stool appearance?
"Steatorrhea" is a symptom of malabsorption characterized by what type of stool appearance?
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"Tropical sprue" is caused by bacterial overgrowth and primary mucosal abnormalities resulting from the release of toxins by which bacteria?
"Tropical sprue" is caused by bacterial overgrowth and primary mucosal abnormalities resulting from the release of toxins by which bacteria?
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What is the primary cause of osmotic diarrhea?
What is the primary cause of osmotic diarrhea?
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What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
What distinguishes secretory diarrhea from osmotic diarrhea?
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Which test can be used as a screening test for diarrhea to suggest inflammation in the bowel?
Which test can be used as a screening test for diarrhea to suggest inflammation in the bowel?
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What is the most common cause of bacterial dysentery?
What is the most common cause of bacterial dysentery?
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What is a potential complication of celiac disease?
What is a potential complication of celiac disease?
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What are the main causes of child deaths mentioned in the text?
What are the main causes of child deaths mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
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Unabsorbed lactose in the intestine attracts water due to its presence.
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In the colon, lactose is metabolized by bacteria into organic acids, CO2, and H2, causing irritation and osmotic effect leading to diarrhea, gaseousness, bloating, and abdominal cramps.
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Approximately 8500 mL of fluid flows into the intestine daily, from diet (1500mL) and secretions (7000mL), with around 7000 mL absorbed in the small intestines.
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Approximately 1500 mL passes through the ileocecal valve, and around 1400 cc of fluid is absorbed in the large bowel, with only 100 cc excreted.
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Diarrhea is a common cause of child deaths, and dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are possible consequences of it.
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Fecal osmolarity is equal to serum osmolarity (290 mosm/kg) with the major osmoles being Na+, K+, Cl–, and HCO –3.
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Fecal osmotic gap, calculated to distinguish different causes of diarrhea, is normal (<100 mOsm/kg) or increased (>125 mOsm/kg), with the latter implying osmotic diarrhea caused by unabsorbed molecules such as unabsorbed carbohydrates.
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Secretory diarrhea is characterized by the loss of isotonic fluid and an increase in active secretion of water, and is caused by enterotoxins that stimulate chloride channels regulated by cAMP and cGMP.
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Osmotic diarrhea is characterized by a lack of response to fasting, and is caused by the ingestion of poorly absorbable solutes such as lactulose or disaccharides.
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Exudative diarrhea results from the outpouring of blood or mucus from an inflamed or ulcerated mucosa and is caused by invasive infections or inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Bacterial dysentery is a common cause of exudative diarrhea, and the main organisms responsible for it are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear for leukocytes can be used as a screening test for diarrhea, and a positive result suggests inflammation in the bowel.
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The main causes of diarrhea include bacterial toxins, neuroendocrine tumors, enteropathogenic viruses, laxatives, and malabsorption disorders.
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The causes of diarrhea can be distinguished based on the stool osmotic gap, which is normal or low in the case of malabsorption and high in the case of secretory or osmotic diarrhea.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Diarrhea can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, which can be life-threatening, especially in children.
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The loss of fluids from diarrhea can amount to 200-300 gm/day, almost double the normal amount.
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The most common causes of child deaths are diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria, preterm delivery, and neonatal infection.
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Diarrhea can be caused by a bacterial toxin or a neuroendocrine tumor, or by enteropathogenic viruses or rectal villous adenomas.
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Lactulose and other osmotic laxatives are used to treat diarrhea by increasing the stool's water content.
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Fecal smear tests for leukocytes and O&P (Ova and parasites) can help diagnose diarrhea caused by infections.
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Diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can be persistent and can lead to the loss of large volumes of fluid.
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Diarrhea caused by bacterial dysentery can be life-threatening, especially in young children.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests can help diagnose diarrhea caused by bacterial dysentery, but they may not be useful in cases of diarrhea caused by other causes, such as malabsorption disorders.
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Diarrhea can have a significant impact on a person's health and quality of life.
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Fecal smear tests are used to diagnose bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result suggests the presence of pathogens in the stool.
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Enteropathogenic viruses, such as rotavirus and norwalk virus, are common causes of diarrhea, especially in young children.
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Diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can be chronic and can lead to significant health problems.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests can help diagnose bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result suggests the presence of pathogens in the stool.
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Diarrhea can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacterial infections, viruses, and malabsorption disorders.
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Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be life-threatening, especially in young children.
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Fecal smear tests are an important tool for diagnosing bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result suggests the presence of pathogens in the stool.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests are a relatively simple and cost-effective way to diagnose bacterial infections in the intestines.
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Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be persistent and can significantly impact a person's quality of life.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests are a valuable tool for diagnosing bacterial infections in the intestines and can help guide treatment decisions.
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Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in young children.
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Fecal smear tests are an important diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result can help guide treatment decisions.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests are a useful diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result can help guide treatment decisions.
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Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can have a significant impact on a person's health and quality of life.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests are a valuable tool for diagnosing bacterial infections in the intestines and can help guide treatment decisions.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests are a useful diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result can help guide treatment decisions.
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Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in young children.
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Fecal smear tests are an important diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines and can help guide treatment decisions.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter
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Unabsorbed lactose in the intestine attracts water due to its presence.
-
In the colon, lactose is metabolized by bacteria into organic acids, CO2, and H2, causing irritation and osmotic effect leading to diarrhea, gaseousness, bloating, and abdominal cramps.
-
Approximately 8500 mL of fluid flows into the intestine daily, from diet (1500mL) and secretions (7000mL), with around 7000 mL absorbed in the small intestines.
-
Approximately 1500 mL passes through the ileocecal valve, and around 1400 cc of fluid is absorbed in the large bowel, with only 100 cc excreted.
-
Diarrhea is a common cause of child deaths, and dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are possible consequences of it.
-
Fecal osmolarity is equal to serum osmolarity (290 mosm/kg) with the major osmoles being Na+, K+, Cl–, and HCO –3.
-
Fecal osmotic gap, calculated to distinguish different causes of diarrhea, is normal (<100 mOsm/kg) or increased (>125 mOsm/kg), with the latter implying osmotic diarrhea caused by unabsorbed molecules such as unabsorbed carbohydrates.
-
Secretory diarrhea is characterized by the loss of isotonic fluid and an increase in active secretion of water, and is caused by enterotoxins that stimulate chloride channels regulated by cAMP and cGMP.
-
Osmotic diarrhea is characterized by a lack of response to fasting, and is caused by the ingestion of poorly absorbable solutes such as lactulose or disaccharides.
-
Exudative diarrhea results from the outpouring of blood or mucus from an inflamed or ulcerated mucosa and is caused by invasive infections or inflammatory bowel diseases.
-
Bacterial dysentery is a common cause of exudative diarrhea, and the main organisms responsible for it are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Fecal smear for leukocytes can be used as a screening test for diarrhea, and a positive result suggests inflammation in the bowel.
-
The main causes of diarrhea include bacterial toxins, neuroendocrine tumors, enteropathogenic viruses, laxatives, and malabsorption disorders.
-
The causes of diarrhea can be distinguished based on the stool osmotic gap, which is normal or low in the case of malabsorption and high in the case of secretory or osmotic diarrhea.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Diarrhea can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, which can be life-threatening, especially in children.
-
The loss of fluids from diarrhea can amount to 200-300 gm/day, almost double the normal amount.
-
The most common causes of child deaths are diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria, preterm delivery, and neonatal infection.
-
Diarrhea can be caused by a bacterial toxin or a neuroendocrine tumor, or by enteropathogenic viruses or rectal villous adenomas.
-
Lactulose and other osmotic laxatives are used to treat diarrhea by increasing the stool's water content.
-
Fecal smear tests for leukocytes and O&P (Ova and parasites) can help diagnose diarrhea caused by infections.
-
Diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can be persistent and can lead to the loss of large volumes of fluid.
-
Diarrhea caused by bacterial dysentery can be life-threatening, especially in young children.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Fecal smear tests can help diagnose diarrhea caused by bacterial dysentery, but they may not be useful in cases of diarrhea caused by other causes, such as malabsorption disorders.
-
Diarrhea can have a significant impact on a person's health and quality of life.
-
Fecal smear tests are used to diagnose bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result suggests the presence of pathogens in the stool.
-
Enteropathogenic viruses, such as rotavirus and norwalk virus, are common causes of diarrhea, especially in young children.
-
Diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can be chronic and can lead to significant health problems.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
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Fecal smear tests can help diagnose bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result suggests the presence of pathogens in the stool.
-
Diarrhea can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacterial infections, viruses, and malabsorption disorders.
-
Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be life-threatening, especially in young children.
-
Fecal smear tests are an important tool for diagnosing bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result suggests the presence of pathogens in the stool.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Fecal smear tests are a relatively simple and cost-effective way to diagnose bacterial infections in the intestines.
-
Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be persistent and can significantly impact a person's quality of life.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Fecal smear tests are a valuable tool for diagnosing bacterial infections in the intestines and can help guide treatment decisions.
-
Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in young children.
-
Fecal smear tests are an important diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result can help guide treatment decisions.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Fecal smear tests are a useful diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result can help guide treatment decisions.
-
Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can have a significant impact on a person's health and quality of life.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Fecal smear tests are a valuable tool for diagnosing bacterial infections in the intestines and can help guide treatment decisions.
-
The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Entamoeba histolytica.
-
Fecal smear tests are a useful diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines, and a positive result can help guide treatment decisions.
-
Diarrhea caused by bacterial infections or malabsorption disorders can be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in young children.
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Fecal smear tests are an important diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial infections in the intestines and can help guide treatment decisions.
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The most common causes of bacterial dysentery are Campylobacter
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