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Diarrhea Underlying Cause: Infectious
Organisms that cause diarrhea invade the wall of the intestine or produce toxins. The infection causes swelling and irritation of the lining to the intestine. These infections spread through contaminated food or water.

Infectious causes for diarrhea include:
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Last Updated: Nov 24, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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