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Page 257
... Diarrhea is increased water in stool , resulting in increased stool frequency or loose consistency . Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea lasting more than 14 days . Acute diarrhea is most commonly of an infectious , usually viral , etiology ...
... Diarrhea is increased water in stool , resulting in increased stool frequency or loose consistency . Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea lasting more than 14 days . Acute diarrhea is most commonly of an infectious , usually viral , etiology ...
Page 261
... Diarrhea or dysentery Noninvasive diarrhea Septicemia and infection other than GI tract Treatment Recommendations No treatment , can prolong carriage Treatment recommended : length of treatment depends on site of infection ; relapses ...
... Diarrhea or dysentery Noninvasive diarrhea Septicemia and infection other than GI tract Treatment Recommendations No treatment , can prolong carriage Treatment recommended : length of treatment depends on site of infection ; relapses ...
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... Diarrhea - cont'd bismuth subsalicylate for , 609 chronic , 257 loperamide for , 738 cryptosporidial , 794 ... Diarrheal dehydration , 239t Diasorb . See Attapulgite Diastolic blood pressure , 125f Diastolic murmurs , 134f Diastolic ...
... Diarrhea - cont'd bismuth subsalicylate for , 609 chronic , 257 loperamide for , 738 cryptosporidial , 794 ... Diarrheal dehydration , 239t Diasorb . See Attapulgite Diastolic blood pressure , 125f Diastolic murmurs , 134f Diastolic ...
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