CHICAGO (Reuters) - An experimental drug compound may help prevent life-threatening dehydration caused by acute bacterial diarrhea such as cholera and some strains of E. coli, U.S. researchers said on ...

Researchers have found that specific gut cells, BEST4/CA7+ cells, regulate electrolyte and water balance in response to bacterial toxins that cause diarrhea. Their findings show that these cells ...

Diarrhea is often contagious, especially when it's caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Infectious diarrhea can spread by not washing hands after using the bathroom or touching contaminated ...

Diarrhea claims the lives of 500,000 children each year in low- and middle-income countries. Now, Danish and Ethiopian researchers have linked chronic diarrhea to a specific pattern of gut bacteria, a ...

Diarrhea and fever can be caused by food poisoning, viruses, or bacteria, and they usually go away on their own in a few days. Drinking small, frequent sips of water helps prevent dehydration when you ...

An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill White patients than Black or Hispanic people, a new study says. About 84% of deaths caused by Clostridioides ...

If you’re experiencing diarrhea along with other possible symptoms of a contagious illness, you may need to stay home from work, school, and other public places until you’ve recovered. Diarrhea is ...

A parent or caregiver needs to seek medical attention if the toddler’s diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, is accompanied by a fever of 102°F (38°C) or higher, or there are signs of dehydration. While ...