Traveler's Diarrhea: Diagnosis & Tests (E. Coli Diarrhea)

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Traveler's Diarrhea

Alternate Names : E. Coli Diarrhea

Traveler's Diarrhea | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis of traveler's diarrhea begins with a medical history and physical exam. The bacteria can be cultured from an infected person's stool. A special test can be done to detect E.coli O157:H7.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/30/01

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