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[[image:Gastroenteritis_viruses.jpg|left|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 comparision.]] | [[image:Gastroenteritis_viruses.jpg|left|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 comparision.]] | ||
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* [[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]] | |||
* [[Stool test|Fecal smear]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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