In acute non-complicated cases of traveler's diarrhea, identification of the agent responsible for traveler's diarrhea is usually not necessary. Diagnostic laboratory tests for traveler's diarrhea usually include either stool culture, ELISA, or polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Other laboratory findings in traveler's diarrhea are usually non-specific and may include increased white blood cell count and elevated inflammatory markers. Laboratory findings suggestive of dehydration may include relative polycythemia, metabolic alkalosis, elevated BUN and serum creatinine (suggestive of pre-renal acute kidney injury). When hospitalized, patients should also be monitored for laboratory findings that may suggest development of complications associated with traveler's diarrhea.
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Traveler's diarrhea physical examination
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Rotavirus infection physical examination
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