Medical Definition of Faecal culture

1. A test used to identify pathogenic organisms in the stools that may be responsible for gastroenteritis. Often performed in cases of unexplained diarrhoea. May indicate bacterial, viral or parasitic disease. Cultures are also helpful in assisting the selection an appropriate antibiotic agent. See: traveler's diarrhoea. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Faecal Culture

fadrozole
fads
fady
fad diet
FAD pyrophosphatase
FAE
faecal
faecal
faecalith
faecalith
faecaloid
faecaloma
faecaluria
faecal abscess
faecal coliform bacteria
faecal culture (current term)
faecal fat determination
faecal fistula
faecal impaction
faecal incontinence
faecal matter
faecal occult blood test
faecal occult test
faecal smear
faecal tumour
faecal vomiting
faeces
faeces
faena
faenas

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