Shigella, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and the dreadful Escherichia coli. and they are bacteria.
some virus have been know to cause it also but along with other symptoms live fever etc.
it can also be cause by parasites Entamoeba histolytica and Cryptosporidium. which sounds dreadful. they enter your body through contaminated food that you eat. sometimes leaves/ is killed by your digestive system. but can also settle there, by adapting to its new conditions.
you didnt ask on how to treat it so i will leave it here.
2006-06-24 09:47:10
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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First learn to spell it- D I A R R H E A...
Diarrhea may be caused by a temporary problem, like an infection, or a chronic problem, like an intestinal disease. A few of the more common causes of diarrhea are
Bacterial infections. Several types of bacteria, consumed through contaminated food or water, can cause diarrhea. Common culprits include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli.
Viral infections. Many viruses cause diarrhea, including rotavirus, Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and viral hepatitis.
Food intolerances. Some people are unable to digest some component of food, such as lactose, the sugar found in milk.
Parasites. Parasites can enter the body through food or water and settle in the digestive system. Parasites that cause diarrhea include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium.
Reaction to medicines, such as antibiotics, blood pressure medications, and antacids containing magnesium.
Intestinal diseases, like inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.
Functional bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, in which the intestines do not work normally.
Some people develop diarrhea after stomach surgery or removal of the gallbladder. The reason may be a change in how quickly food moves through the digestive system after stomach surgery or an increase in bile in the colon that can occur after gallbladder surgery.
In many cases, the cause of diarrhea cannot be found. As long as diarrhea goes away on its own, an extensive search for the cause is not usually necessary.
People who visit foreign countries are at risk for traveler's diarrhea, which is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or, sometimes, parasites. Traveler's diarrhea is a particular problem for people visiting developing countries. Visitors to the United States, Canada, most European countries, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand do not face much risk for traveler's diarrhea.
Ok, happy now?
2006-06-24 16:48:26
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answer #2
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answered by R J 7
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Diarrhoea is a symptom of an infection in the stomach and/or small intestines. It could be bacterial or viral. One of the most common bacterial causes is the e.coli (escheria coli) bacteria. This is one of the bacteria that is found in the large intestine and thus also in faecal matter.
Diarrhoea is the body's effort to get rid of such infection by means of 'flushing' it out.
2006-06-24 16:49:39
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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Diarrhea can be caused by any number of things, not just one particluar germ or bacteria. It is usually a symptom of something else going on in the body.
2006-06-24 16:45:49
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answered by A Designer 4
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It's caused by a germ called Igottheshitsa inmypanstsa....
2006-06-24 17:04:10
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answered by badgerbadger 3
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I believe it's the very troublesome and quite tenacious pupoochutus yukkolitis that causes this condition.
2006-06-24 16:40:55
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answered by grumpy 4
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there is not one thing or bacteria that causes diarrhea. small amounts of e-coli will do it though. Your body will try to flush it out, if it is not successful you're screwed.
2006-06-24 16:42:35
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answered by Armando 3
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R.J....you too dork..it's Diarrhoea..but who cares? It's just a load of ****.
2006-06-24 17:21:29
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answer #8
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answered by Anonymous
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curry
2006-06-24 16:47:41
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answered by Anonymous
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campyl bacter is one sort!
2006-06-24 16:52:46
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answered by iloveliz 3
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