title: Investigation and management of acute diarrhoea.
abstract: Acute diarrhoea is a common but debilitating symptom with diverse aetiology. The aim of this review is to consider the important pathogens, diagnostic approaches and management of acute diarrhoea.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, The Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Plevris
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Hayes
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents