Abstract
Acute diarrhea in adults is usually caused by bacterial infection, parasitic infestation, food poisoning, or drugs. In this review, we summarize the pros and cons of medical therapies, point out certain areas of controversy, and propose a rationale for early intervention. Discussion is limited to the use of antidiarrheal agents and antibiotics in acute infectious diarrhea.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Antidiarrheals / therapeutic use*
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Diarrhea / diagnosis
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Diarrhea / drug therapy*
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Diarrhea / etiology
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Diarrhea / prevention & control
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Foodborne Diseases / complications
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Middle Aged
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Parasitic Diseases / drug therapy
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Travel
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Virus Diseases / drug therapy
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antidiarrheals