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Definitions |
Classic: > 3 unformed stools/day with at least 1 associated symptom Moderate TD: 1-2 unformed stools/day with one symptom Mild TD: 1-2 mildly unformed stools/day with no symptoms |
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Mean Onset |
3-4 days |
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Mean Duration |
3-4 days |
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Attack Rate |
~40-50% in first two weeks |
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Resolution |
90% in one week 98% in one month |
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Acute Bloody Diarrhea (Dysentary) |
Campylobacter Shigella Salmonella E. coli (enteroINVASIVE) E. histolytica |
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Efficacy of Avoidance |
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Prophylaxis |
Bismuth Subsalicylate Antibiotic: immunocompromised; if trip will be ruined if get diarrhea (levo, azithro, rifaximin) |
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Empiric Self Treatment |
**Treat for duration of diarrhea (most only need one day of Abx) |
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Empiric Self Treatment |
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