Causes of Watery Diarrhea
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
4. Organisms
Organisms or pathogens that cause diarrhea can be categorized into viral, bacterial, and parasitic causes. Some examples of viral infections that can cause diarrhea are rotavirus, adenovirus, norovirus, astrovirus, and calicivirus.
Examples of bacteria include Klebsiella, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia Coli, and Vibrio species. Some parasites that can cause diarrhea are Cryptosporidium species and Giardia species. The presence of systemic symptoms often depends on the pathogen causing the issue. Different organisms have different incubation periods, duration of diarrhea, and the presence of associated symptoms.
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