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How Is A Stool Analysis Report Of A 9-month-old Baby Be Interpreted?

Posted on Mon, 1 Apr 2024

Question: Stool analysis report for my 9 month old baby had the following results. Please can you suggest the best course of action?
STOOL COMPLETE ANALYSIS Specimen-Stool
Macroscopic Description
Colour BROWN
Consistency Liquid
Blood Absent
Mucus Present
Occult Blood POSITIVE
Reducing substance Absent
pH 6
Microscopic Description
Ova Absent
Cyst Absent
Fat Globules Absent
WBC/Pus Cells 20-30 /hpf
Red Blood Cells 6-8 /hpf

Thank you for your help

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Infection. Needs treatment with antibiotic.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through the question and report. The report indicates a gastrointestinal infection. Since occult blood is positive, treatment with antibiotics like ofloxacin would be needed. Please be patient. It is not concerning and should resolve with treatment.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

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