title: Acute infectious diarrhea.
abstract: Infectious diarrhea is both a local and a global concern. Illnesses can range from mild inconveniences to life-threatening epidemics. Although diarrhea can be caused by a vast array of pathogens, the cornerstone of prevention is provision of a safe food and water supply, application of basic hygiene principles, and the development and administration of vaccines. The cornerstone of treatment is rehydration. Selection of specific antimicrobial therapy should be based on disease presentation and epidemiologic factors.
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine Residency Program, St Luke's Hospital, University of Toledo, 6005 Monclova Road, Maumee, OH 43537, USA. rebecca.mcclarren@utoledo.edu
authors.forename: Rebecca L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: McClarren
authors.forename: Brodi
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lynch
authors.forename: Neelima
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nyayapati
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; D004403:Dysentery / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans