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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
* [[Stool culture]] positive for the organism that causes the infection | * [[Stool culture]] positive for the organism that causes the infection | ||
* [[White blood cells]] in the stool | * [[White blood cells]] in the stool | ||
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* [[Stool test|Fecal smear]] | * [[Stool test|Fecal smear]] | ||
[[image:Gastroenteritis_viruses.jpg|center|thumb|250px|Gastroenteritis viruses: A= rotavirus, B = Adenovirus, C = Norovirus and D = Astrovirus. The virus particles are shown at the same magnification to allow size comparision.]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 6 June 2013
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Gastroenteritis Microchapters |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Laboratory Findings
- Stool culture positive for the organism that causes the infection
- White blood cells in the stool
- Examination of food for toxin and bacteria
- Stool gram stain
- Fecal smear
