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How is food poisoning diagnosed?

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Dr. Howard Hack answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Clinically: It is usually a clinical diagnosis based on the presentation. Sometimes we will get stool studies depending on the clinical circumstances.

Answered 1/15/2017

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Dr. Shawn Khodadadian answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Food poisoning: Depending on your symptoms and health history, your doctor may conduct diagnostic tests, such as a blood test, stool culture or examination for parasites, to identify the cause and confirm the diagnosis.

Answered 10/24/2018

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