Question 1

how do i preserve a stool sample? for how long does it last, to check for parasites/bacteria accurately?

Accepted Answer

Instructions: The doctor that gave you the collection kit should have had instructions with it.  Call the doctor that gave you the collection materials if you do not have the instructions.

Question 2

hi doctor. my 2 1/2 month old daughter has diarrhoea for last 25 day. the stool dr report mentioned wbc>20 while stool culture showed no bacteria. ?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: In addition to a repeat culture, her stool should be checked for C. difficile and ova/parasites. Increased WBC in her stool may be rechecked. Consider lactose intolerance. All the best.

Question 3

what possible bacteria in feces are there?

Accepted Answer

Many types.: Many types of bacteria exist in the stool / colon.  Some of these include:
bacteroides, 
clostridium, 
fusobacterium, 
peptococcus, 
peptostreptococcus, 
bifidobacterium, 
escherichia, 
and lactobacillus.
Certain fungi are also normal in feces.
Hope that this helps.

Question 4

are there bacterias & viruses in human feces   of a healthy person? is washing the anus with jet water enough in removing it?is soap needed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, the human body contains all kind of bacteria. Some of the bacteria we have is good bacteria. Just clean yourself regularly in the shower with soap and water and it is enough. You should not try to get rid of the good bacteria as these are needed and healthy part of normal functioning.

Question 5

what bacteria(s) found in feces causes conjunctivitis or pink eye?

Accepted Answer

E.coli: The most common would be e.Coli.

Question 6

have anal fissures and cream i use. but when i have a bm, they can bleed from wiping. was curious if feces or bacteria could get into blood stream :s?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but............: The answer, theoretically is yes.  We see large numbers of people with anal fissures in practice.  They almost always are associated with blood and pain.  If serious enough they are surgically corrected.  You would think a nice juicy blood supply like this would be the perfect place for bugs to get in...but it does not happen often at all!  You should get an opinion from a colorectal surgeon.

Question 7

can you actually clean all of the bacteria and feces from underwear and pants of a kid with encopresis or will you need to buy new clothes all of the time?

Accepted Answer

Why not: Bleach is very effective. As are many of the "oxygenated, " non-bleach, laundry additives. Very hot water also helps.

Question 8

ive recently received a package. there was dog feces next to it. i got anxious that my hand or sleeve of my sweater may have made contact. granted it was very small, cold and rock hard, but now i feel like im spreading the bacteria on everything?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Bacteria in Animal feces will be present on the surface that touched it until that surface is washed. Wash your hand and change your clothes, and there will be no spread of any bacteria. If you use a plastic bag to remove the poop from your front step you can sanitize the area using any antibacterial kitchen/bathroom cleaner.

Question 9

hello, i may have made contact with small feces, that looked cold and rock hard, with my hand or sleeve of my sweater while retrieving a package. i washed my hands, but fell asleep in the same clothes can bacteria be spreading throughout everything?

Accepted Answer

Not spreading.: Bacteria are very sensitive to dry air and heat. They require moist environment and only survive 1-4 hours max on porous surfaces. Wash your clothes and anything that touched them in hot water if you are really worried. You can also use a disinfectant spray which kills up to 99% of bacteria on contact.

Question 10

could the bacteria in feces cause an infection if they touched an open cut or puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The wound should immediately thoroughly irrigated and cleansed.

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How do i preserve a stool sample? for how long does it last, to check for parasites/bacteria accurately?

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Hi doctor. my 2 1/2 month old daughter has diarrhoea for last 25 day. the stool dr report mentioned wbc>20 while stool culture showed no bacteria. ?

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What possible bacteria in feces are there?

A member asked:

Are there bacterias & viruses in human feces of a healthy person? is washing the anus with jet water enough in removing it?is soap needed?

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What bacteria(s) found in feces causes conjunctivitis or pink eye?

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Have anal fissures and cream i use. but when i have a bm, they can bleed from wiping. was curious if feces or bacteria could get into blood stream :s?

A member asked:

Can you actually clean all of the bacteria and feces from underwear and pants of a kid with encopresis or will you need to buy new clothes all of the time?

A member asked:

Ive recently received a package. there was dog feces next to it. i got anxious that my hand or sleeve of my sweater may have made contact. granted it was very small, cold and rock hard, but now i feel like im spreading the bacteria on everything?

A member asked:

Hello, i may have made contact with small feces, that looked cold and rock hard, with my hand or sleeve of my sweater while retrieving a package. i washed my hands, but fell asleep in the same clothes can bacteria be spreading throughout everything?

A member asked:

Could the bacteria in feces cause an infection if they touched an open cut or puncture wound?

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