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[[image:Gastroenteritis_viruses.jpg|center|thumb|250px|Gastroenteritis viruses: A= | [[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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Revision as of 12:59, 6 June 2013
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Gastroenteritis Microchapters |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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
