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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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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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.

Answered 5/23/2016

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