Bacterial Dysentery (Bloody Diarrhea)
Description
Diarrhea characterized as frequent watery stools, often with blood and mucus. The diarrhea is caused by inflammation of the large intestine secondary to a bacterial infection. The watery stools are associated with abdominal pain, rectal pain, and fever. The most common bacteria causing this infection are shigella, salmonella, and campylobacter. The infection is usually acquired by eating spoiled food or infected water.
Symptoms
Diarrhea, watery stools, bloody stools, abdominal pain, rectal pain, fever, vomiting.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Labs will be done to rule out electrolyte abnormalities and anemia. Stool studies will be performed to determine the cause.
- CBC
- Chem 12
Treatment
Treatment depends on the severity of the infection and thebacteria causing the infection. Treatment can include antibiotics, observation, and either oral or intravenous fluids to reverse dehydration.
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Research
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease Medicine
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine
- Pediatrics
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