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Bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.

Many bacteria are grouped into one of two large categories by the laboratory procedure used to look at them under a microscope. The procedure is known as Gram staining. Bacteria are stained with special dyes, then washed in a special solution. The color of the bacteria after washing determines if they are gram-ne...

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More on Diarrhea and Cancer

By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

Diarrhea can be one of the more uncomfortable and embarrassing complications of cancer. We've all... Read more »

Understanding Changes in Stool

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...imperative. If not, you can attempt to see if the diarrhea resolves on its own. Over the counter... Read more »

Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Stomach Problems

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...problems. Stomach problems can include: Cramps Diarrhea Nausea Indigestion These... Read more »

Importance of the Flu Shot

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...sore eyes. Other types cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Some types, unfortunately, head... Read more »

An RA Beginner’s Guide: How to Manage Medication Side Effects

By Lene Andersen , Health Expert

...until you feel food enough to eat real food. Diarrhea and ConstipationRA meds can also... Read more »

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Immunizations: Highlights

RotavirusRotavirus causes vomiting and watery diarrhea that can be especially severe in infants and young children. It is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children and is... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea

Traveler's DiarrheaTraveler's diarrhea (TD) is the most common health problem a traveler encounters. It is almost always caused from ingesting certain organisms in contaminated food or water.... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management

Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:To reduce mild to moderate diarrhea, take one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms

...treatments.Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseSymptomsUlcerative Colitis (UC)Crohn's Disease (CD)DiarrheaRecurrent diarrhea is very common, but onset may be very gradual and mild or it may not... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management

Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium... Read more »

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