Bacterial infection of the intestines

Description

Bacterial dysentery or bacterial infection of the intestines. Diarrhea characterized as frequent liquid stool, often followed by blood and mucus. Diarrhea is caused by colon inflammation, which is consequence of bacterial infection. The most common bacteria that cause these infections are shigella, salmonella and campylobacter. Infection usually happens when eating spoiled food or drinking contaminated water.

Symptoms

Diarrhea, liquid and bloody stool, abdominal pain, rectal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting.

Overview

Anamnesis and physical examination will be done. Lab analysis will exclude potential abnormalities of elektrolytes and anemia. Stool analysis will be done to determine causes of disease.

Tests

Complete blood count (CBC) and biochemical blood analysis.

Additional analyses

Copoculture, stool analysis on parasites and eggs of parasites.

Specialists

General Practice, Gastroenterology, Infectology, Internal Medicine

Therapy

Treatment depends on the severity of infection and bacteria which is causing that infection. Treatment may include: antibiotics, monitoring, oral or intravenous intake of liquids for preventing dehydration.