10 Staph Infection Symptoms
6. Diarrhea
Diarrhea is defined as the passage of 3 or more loose or liquid stools in a single day. This is a non-specific symptom that is associated with many conditions. Depending on the duration of this symptom, it can be classified into acute diarrhea (usually lasts a few days) and chronic diarrhea (over 14 days). Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, and this is especially important in young children and elderly patients.
S. Aureus is one of the multiple pathogens that are known to infect the gastrointestinal tract causing gastroenteritis. These bacteria can invade the mucosa of the colon causing severe diarrhea and it may even cause blood to appear in the stools. Food poisoning usually appears after consuming food contaminated with bacteria or toxins that cause the symptoms to appear shortly after exposure.
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