Overview
Bacterial diarrhea is caused by pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, often foodborne.
Symptoms
- •Bloody diarrhea
- •Fever
- •Abdominal cramps
- •Tenesmus (Shigella)
Diagnosis
- ✓Stool culture
- ✓PCR panel
- ✓Leukocytes in stool
Treatments
- →Rehydration
- →Ciprofloxacin
- →Azithromycin
- →Avoid antimotility
Risk Factors
⚠️Contaminated food/water
⚠️Poor hygiene
⚠️Animal contact
Key Facts
- ℹ️Traveler’s diarrhea
- ℹ️HUS risk (EHEC)
ICD-10: A09 | Prevalence: çok yaygın
Last updated: 11/9/2025