A modified acid-fast stain on stool detects Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora. The latter shows autofluorescence under ultraviolet light, which helps to differentiate the two. On phase-contrast or First page preview Click to open first page preview View PDFReferences...
Protein supplements are generally not regulated by the FDA and should carry the usual warning on the label that neither the product nor its claims have been evaluated by the FDA, and that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. So the default skeptical p...
The most common cause is contagious gastroenteritis which can be due to: Viruses (for example, Norovirus, Adenovirus and others) Bacteria (for example, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli and others) Parasites (for example Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium, and others) However, many other causes of ...
it is necessary to do specific tests to identify the virus. Norovirus cannot be cultured in a laboratory. However, the RNA inside the virus may be detected directly usingpolymerase chain reaction(PCR) tests, and these tests are the ones that are most commonly used. Enzyme-based...
Parasitic causes include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium. Infections can be spread through contaminated food and water, close contact with an infected person, or contact with an animal that has the infection. 2. Food Intolerance ...
How to determine eligibility of patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection for FMT As the effectiveness of FMT has only been recognized by the authorities for recurrent CDI, it is extremely important to diagnose recurrent CDI both with the presence of clinical symptoms and positive microbio...
Use of antibiotics can lead to an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile (C diff) bacteria in the intestines. Parasites cause infection of the digestive system by the use of contaminated water. Common parasitic causes of diarrheal disease include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium...