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Which bacteria can cause diarrhea? How to identify them?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from loose stools and diarrhea for a long time. Can you tell me what bacteria are present in the human fecal sample?

Hi,

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There are lots of bacteria present in the stool such as staphylococcus, E.coli, Vibrio, Campylobacter, Shigella, and clostridia. To identify the causative bacteria, a stool culture can be done.

Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana

Published At October 5, 2018
Reviewed AtJanuary 11, 2024

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