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Cases usually clear up on their own in 1 - 3 days, and no treatment is required. Antidiarrheal medication may not be recommended, because it can slow the bacteria from leaving the digestive tract.
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Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
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