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I Received Test Results For A Stool Sample Today And

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Question : I received test results for a stool sample today and am experiencing watery diarrhea. the tests revealed hidden blood, mucous, moderate erithrocytes and leucocytes and gram negative and gram positive coco bacteria. Is this indicative of a large intestine bacterial infection and should I take an antibiotic?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (-2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics may be needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

According to your symptoms and test results you may be suffering from large intestinal infection.
I think antibiotics are necessary.
Enteroccocus is more probable infection. Ampicillim is usually used unit but even vancomycins

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Wishing you good health.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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I Received Test Results For A Stool Sample Today And

Brief Answer: Antibiotics may be needed Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. According to your symptoms and test results you may be suffering from large intestinal infection. I think antibiotics are necessary. Enteroccocus is more probable infection. Ampicillim is usually used unit but even vancomycins Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.