Stool Bacteria
The bacterial composition in stool, including normal flora and pathogenic bacteria.
Why it matters: Identifies pathogenic bacteria causing diarrhea or other GI symptoms.
What Moves It
May increase with:
Contaminated food/water
Antibiotic use
Travel
Poor hygiene
May decrease with:
Antibiotics
Probiotics
Good hygiene
Associated Conditions
Bacterial gastroenteritisC. difficile colitisSalmonellosisCampylobacter infection
Related Markers
Common questions
What is Stool Bacteria?
The bacterial composition in stool, including normal flora and pathogenic bacteria.
What might a high or low Stool Bacteria mean?
Identifies pathogenic bacteria causing diarrhea or other GI symptoms.
What can affect Stool Bacteria?
It may be higher with: Contaminated food/water, Antibiotic use, Travel, Poor hygiene. It may be lower with: Antibiotics, Probiotics, Good hygiene.
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