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Posted On : 10 Mar 2024

What is the indication of doing a stool test for diarrhea in children? What is its importance? What is the exact time when it should be performed?

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Aishwarya Pm

persistent diarrhoea, chronic diarrhoea, immunocompromised children, dysentery

7 months ago

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Gladys Yonah

persistent or bloody diarrhea

7 months ago

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Suman Dhamala

Stool culture tests confirm the presence of different infections causing bacteria in intestine

7 months ago

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Sharada Sarah Adolph

It should be done for every episode of diarrhea to ensure appropriate therapy and avoid indiscriminate use of antibiotics.

7 months ago

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P.m. Suresh

Chronic, Persistent diarrhea, Dusentery

7 months ago

Answer 1

It helps to distinguish dysentery, identify parasites, and look for lactose intolerance.