Diarrhea Articles A-Z
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhea. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and lists other illnesses caused by the bacteria.
What is cholera? Cholera is an acute illness characterized by watery diarrhea and rapid fluid loss. This eMedTV Web page discusses the symptoms, transmission, and treatment of this illness and answers the question: "What is cholera?"
What is Giardia? Giardia is a microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal illness giardiasis. This eMedTV page offers a brief look at the parasite, who it affects, and symptoms of infestation. A link to more information is also provided.
What Is Used to Treat Giardia?
What is used to treat Giardia? Treatment usually includes medicines and hydration. This page of the eMedTV Web site further describes Giardia treatment options, explains the effectiveness of medications, and provides a link to more information.
This eMedTV resource explains the symptoms, treatment, incubation period, and transmission of Yersinia enterocolitica. This is the bacteria responsible for yersiniosis, and is in the same family as Yersinia pestis, which causes plague.
Yersiniosis is an infectious illness caused by bacteria called Yersinia enterocolitica. This eMedTV Web page describes how the disease is transmitted, symptoms in children and adults, treatment methods, and ways to prevent infection.
