Life-Threatening Manifestation of Diarrhea. (27th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chelimilla, Haritha; Widjaja, David; Carvajal, Simeon; Kumbum, Kavitha
• Other Names: Ghate M. Academic Editor.; Gibert C. L. Academic Editor.; Sena A. C. Academic Editor.; Yamuah L. Academic Editor.; Yeboah-Antwi K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-27
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/354697
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Acute diarrhea is usually mild and self-limited in normally healthy individuals. Further diagnostic evaluation is indicated in patients with severe diarrhea. We present a case of a 46-year-old woman who presented with dehydration and acute renal failure due to acute severe diarrhea. Initial stool study was suggestive of Aeromonas . Further stool test revealed offending bacteria, which led to appropriate antibiotic use. This paper emphasizes the importance of complete history and correlation between clinical data and laboratory tests.