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General Reference ⬇

(Nejm 1971;285:831)

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Pathophys:Wall invasion

Epidemiology ⬆ ⬇

3% of all acute diarrheas, esp in gay men, children, and mentally disabled

Signs and Symptoms ⬆ ⬇

Sx:Incubation period 1-2 d

Si:Fever, fecal leukocytes present

Lab and Xray ⬆ ⬇

Lab:Cultures

Treatment ⬆

Rx:Rehydration and supportive care; Tm/S