Biotherapeutic Agents and Adult Diarrhea

摘要: Diarrhea is a symptom characterized by the frequent passage of liquid stools with an increased excretion water and electrolytes. Development acute diarrhea in adults usually owing to ingestion subsequent colonization intestine viruses or enteric pathogens. Resulting dysfunctions intestinal microflora potential toxin production are among mechanisms leading altered mucosal function diarrhea. An example chain events presented Fig. 1. Other types can be caused barrier resulting from antimicrobial agents, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, dietary factors, such as lactose intolerance other intolerances.