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Alternate Names : E. Coli Diarrhea
Traveler's Diarrhea | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Diagnosis of traveler's diarrhea begins with a medical history and physical exam. The bacteria can be cultured from an infected person's stool. A special test can be done to detect E.coli O157:H7.
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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 08/30/01