Fecal Culture
Alternate Names : Culture - Stool, Stool Culture
Definition
This is a laboratory test to isolate and identify organisms in the feces that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms and disease. Normally, many organisms are present in the feces, but some can act as pathogens (disease-causing organisms). Some bacteria cause symptoms because of the toxins they produce, while other cause symptoms by direct bacterial effects.
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• Bacterial Gastroenteritis
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Tests & Exams
• Fecal Smear
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Other Topics
• Diarrhea
• Toxins
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