Brainerd Diarrhea
Brainerd diarrhea is a syndrome of acute onset of watery diarrhea ( 3 or more loose stools per day) lasting 4 weeks or longer, which can occur in outbreaks or as sporadic cases. It is named after Brainerd, Minnesota, the town where the first ... [... more]
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Diarrhea caused by an infection may result from:
Who is at risk for serious complications from chronic diarrhea? How can infections that cause chronic diarrhea be prevented? Diarrhea that lasts for more than 2 weeks is considered persistent or chronic. In an otherwise healthy person, chronic ... [... more]
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Who gets travelers' diarrhea?
What preventative measures are effective for travelers' diarrhea? What treatment measures are effective for travelers' diarrhea? When should antimotility agents not be used to treat travelers' diarrhea? Travelers' diarrhea (TD) is the most common ... [... more]
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