Diarrhoea
Increase frequency of defecation is called diarrhoea.
Pathogens causing diarrhoea :
Bacteria:
E. coli,campylobacter,salmonella,shigella
Virus:
Rotavirus,Noravirus
Protozoa:
Giardia,Entamoeba,Cryptosporidium,Microspora
Causes of nonacute diarrhoea in a traveller:
1,Giardia
2;Amebiasis
3,Cryptosporidium
4;Schistosomiasis
5,Strongyloidiasis
6,Tropical sprue
Investigations :
CBC
;Stool R/M/E
Serum electrolytes
Serum creatinine
Stool and blood culture
Sigmoidoscopy and D/R/E
Management:
1 : Corrrection of fluid balance is the mainstay of management
2 :IV antibiotic if need