Situation and vulnerability
Late age, recent care and some treatments increase the risk. A port without symptoms is not synonymous with illness.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever are possible. Dehydration, severe pain or aggravation require rapid assessment.
Diagnosis and monitoring
The results of the stool analyses interpret with the symptoms. Positive detection without diarrhea may be colonisation.
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Prevention and care
Report diarrhea after antibiotics and do not change the prescription alone. Hand hygiene and cleaning follow instructions adapted to spores.
Practical issues
Can we have a recurrence after treatment?
Yes. A new diarrhea must be reported; it may have several causes and requires a reassessment.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Names and dates of antibiotics
- Start of diarrhea and recent care
- History of infection and evolution of hydration
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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Related fact sheets
These sheets share ways or contexts of exhibition in our catalogue. This reconciliation does not establish a differential diagnosis.
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