What Does Leucocytes In Stool Test Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014

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Question : Hi my six month old daughter has been having frequent, small motions which are lose. We got a stool test done and everything seems fine other than the leucocytes which are 10-15. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Arun (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Viral diarrhoea

Detailed Answer:
Hi

It seems like viral infection. Pus cells are high ( mostly viral infection )

Antibiotics are unnecessary. I usually give ORS, zinc and probiotics like bifilac. Discuss with your treating doctor.

Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun

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