Tag: diarrhea
Steatorrhea: A Window into Hidden Digestive Disorders
Steatorrhea, commonly referred to as fatty stool, is a symptom of fat malabsorption characterized by greasy, bulky, foul-smelling stools that are challenging to flush....
Campylobacteriosis: When to Worry About Diarrhea
Campylobacteriosis or campylobacter infection is a diarrheal illness caused by bacteria from the Campylobacter species. It’s the most common cause of diarrhea worldwide,World Health...
Shigellosis: How It Spreads & Ways to Prevent It
Shigellosis is an acute infection of the gut that is also known as bacillary dysentery. A bacteria known as Shigella causes this infection. Its...
Chronic Giardiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Chronic giardiasis is a long-term gastrointestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia. This condition is characterized by persistent bloating, watery diarrhea, and...
Cryptosporidiosis: Understanding the Causes & Prevention
What is Cryptosporidiosis?
Cryptosporidiosis, commonly referred to as "crypto," is a parasitic infection caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. It spreads through the fecal-oral route and...
Hookworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
What is Hookworm Infection?
Hookworm infection is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms that belong to the Ancylostoma and Necator genera. These worms are soil-transmitted...
