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#helminths #nematodes #roundworms #flatworms #trematodes #cestodes #tapeworms
#ID  #InfectiousDiseases  #Infections
#Microbiology #Micro
#Differential #Ddx #Diagnosis
#stool #stoolO&P #eggs

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trematodes #cestodes #tapeworms ... Ddx #Diagnosis #stool ... #stoolO&P #eggs
Diphyllobothriasis (fish tapeworm) on stool microscopy
Diphyllobothriidae eggs are oval/ellipsoidal and range in size 55-75 x 40-50
Diphyllobothriasis (fish tapeworm ... ) on stool microscopy ... diphyllobothrium #fish #tapeworm ... #stool #microscopy
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
the echinococcus tapeworm ... shed in their stool
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
loose or watery stools ... hard or lumpy stools ... hard or lumpy stools ... loose or watery stools ... hard or lumpy stools
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
diarrhea, > 6 stools ... 70 yrs) Send stool ... Routine stool culture ... Dehydration or > 8 stools
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea
Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On:
 • Persisting 1 week
Stool Cultures - ... Categories to Order Stool ... had a positive stool ... iMedEducation #Stool
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
diagnostic fast, Stool ... diagnostic fast, Stool ... Assessment of stool ... Sudan stain of stool ... calprotectin, Stool
Bristol Stool Scale

#Diagnosis #Constipation #Bristol #Stool #Types #Scale #Chart #Severity

** GrepMed Recommended Text: Bates' Guide to
Bristol Stool Scale ... Constipation #Bristol #Stool
Ileostomy vs Colostomy - Comparison
ILEOSTOMY:
 - Location: Right iliac fossa
 - Output: 500 - 1300mL/day
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1300mL/day - Stool ... - 700mL/day - Stool ... Somewhat formed stool
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
Stool / Poop Color ... general, healthy stool ... lack of bile in stool ... Excess fat in the stool ... @enrrikke #Stool