diarrhea that typically turns bloody within 24 hours, and sometimes fever. The incubation period—that is, the time from exposure to the onset of symptoms—in outbreaks is usually reported as 3 to 4 days but may
"If you are having bloody diarrhea more than three times a day and not able to keep anything down, that is a good time to start thinking about going to the ER," says Patel. In some cases, bowel habits (the frequency and consistency of stool) do not return to normal for several month...
Shigella is a bacterial pathogen that causes an infectious disease known as shigellosis. It primarily affects the intestinal tract and leads to diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Shigella on the internet: General Information 1...
Although symptoms will result in a few days for most people, certain groups are at high risk for severe dehydration including those under age 1, the elderly and the immunocompromised. What to eat when you have norovirus Similar to any illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea, doctors recommend ...
Don't Worry, Be Healthy: What to Do If You Get Sick While Traveling It's every traveler's worst nightmare: you're on vacation, far from home, and you get sick. Whether it's a case of traveler's diarrhea or something more serious, getting sick while traveling can put a real...
from what we saw with SARS back in 2002 where people were more likely to have a sore throat, a runny nose, and diarrhea. There's already evidence that this new coronavirus does spread from person to person. The interesting thing is it seems to be more infectious than SARS and ot...
“If we start to see larger outbreaks, particularly in younger kids, I think what will happen is that provinces like Ontario that have that second dose at school entry will provide an extra dose earlier on.” Quick Picks Return of the Back: Why the demise of the RB was greatly ...
Long covid (post covid-19 condition) is a complex condition with diverse manifestations, uncertain prognosis and wide variation in current approaches to management. There have been calls for formal quality standards to reduce a so-called “postcode lottery” of care. The original aim of this stu...
What Should You Do If You Suffer Food Poisoning? A case of diarrhea that lasts over a day is an indicator of food poisoning, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. If you suspect food poisoning, it is crucial to preserve a sample of the food from the supplier. Once...
CNN: What about people with other symptoms, such as stomach upset? Do they need testing? Wen:The majority of people with diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps haveviral gastroenteritiscaused by the very contagious norovirus. This illness comes on abruptly and is very uncomfortable, but the vast ...