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Bacterial diarrhea

Bacterial diarrhea is an acute infectious disorder of the gastrointestinal tract caused by pathogenic bacteria, such as *Campylobacter*, *Salmonella*, *Shigella*, pathogenic *Escherichia coli*, and *Clostridioides difficile*. Read more about Bacterial diarrhea

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About Bacterial diarrhea.

Bacterial diarrhea is an acute infectious disorder of the gastrointestinal tract caused by pathogenic bacteria, such as *Campylobacter*, *Salmonella*, *Shigella*, pathogenic *Escherichia coli*, and *Clostridioides difficile*.

It affects pediatric and adult populations globally, often transmitted via the fecal-oral route through contaminated food or water.

Pathophysiologically, the condition arises from bacterial invasion of the intestinal mucosa, disruption of epithelial integrity, or the production of enterotoxins and cytotoxins that stimulate active fluid secretion and impair solute absorption.

Clinically, it is characterized by increased stool frequency and liquidity, ranging from profuse watery diarrhea to inflammatory dysentery containing blood, mucus, and fecal leukocytes, frequently accompanied by fever, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.

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