Diarrhea: It's not just an inconvenience
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is infectious diarrhea?
A. Infectious diarrhea is an alteration of normal bowel habits, usually characterized by increased stool frequency and liquid consistency, which is caused by infectious bacteria, viruses or protozoa that infect the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. The infectious organisms are normally contracted by ingestion of contaminated water or food. Some of the more well-known organisms causing infectious diarrhea include Campylobacter, enterotoxigenic or Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Clostridium, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Cyclospora and rotavirus.
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