Rotavirus (Chapter 388) predominantly causes diarrhea in infants, usually in the winter months, but also may cause nonseasonal acute diarrhea in adults, particularly in elderly people.

Infectious noninflammatory diarrhea is often viral in etiology and is the most common presentation; however, bacterial causes are also common and may be related to travel or foodborne illness.

Nov 27, 2024 · Diarrhea, defined as more than 3 liquid stools per day, is a prevalent complaint in medical offices. It is a disruptive symptom that afflicts people of all ages and backgrounds across the …

A 45 year old man has had malabsorbtion for the past year associated with a low volume, non-bloody diarrhea. He also has a polyarthritis and complains of occasional visual hallucinations.

This is not uncommon to any age group but the elderly may be prone to infectious diarrhea and dietary-related diarrhea for several reasons. Chronic diarrhea is more likely associated with certain chronic …

Aug 18, 2023 · A 21-year-old man comes to student health services because of a 6-month history of increasingly frequent episodes of moderate chest pain. The first episode occurred while he was …

An 8-year-old girl is taken to her pediatrician because she is experiencing fluid loss, frequent non bloody diarrhea, and a fever. She had started experiencing these symptoms after receiving brand new …