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I returned from egypt saturday 15 july 2017 and have had occasional diaharrea since approx twice a day. i am not paasing blood but have not made to th?
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Diarrhea: Since your diarrhea followed travel to a foreign country you are correct in being concerned about contracting an intestinal tract infection. Your physician will order a fresh stool sample to be cultured and examined for pathogens including not only certain bacteria but eggs and parasites.
Answered 7/22/2017
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