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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
* [[Stool culture]] positive for the organism that causes the infection | * [[Stool culture]] positive for the organism that causes the infection | ||
* [[White blood cells]] in the stool | * [[White blood cells]] in the stool | ||
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* [[Stool test|Fecal smear]] | * [[Stool test|Fecal smear]] | ||
[[image:Gastroenteritis_viruses.jpg|center|thumb|250px|Gastroenteritis viruses: A= [[Rotavirus]], B = [[Adenovirus]], C = [[Norovirus]] and D = [[Astrovirus]]. The virus particles are shown at the same magnification to allow size comparison.]] | |||
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Laboratory Findings
- Stool culture positive for the organism that causes the infection
- White blood cells in the stool
- Examination of food for toxin and bacteria
- Stool gram stain
- Fecal smear
