DIARRHŒA CAUSED BY CANDIDA

doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(76)90087-8

The Lancet

Volume 307, Issue 7955, 14 February 1976, Pages 335-336

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Abstract

Candida proliferation in the gastrointestinal tract was responsible for diarrhœa in six patients. Their common presentation was multiple loose or watery bowel movements, without blood or mucus but sometimes associated with abdominal cramps, and lasting as long as 3 months. Yeast cells were most easily identified by direct microscopic examination of stool specimens. Symptoms disappeared in all patients after 3 to 4 days of oral nystatin therapy.

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DIARRHŒA CAUSED BY CANDIDA

Abstract

Lancet

Medicine, Baltimore

New Engl, J. Med.

Can. med Ass. J.