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Is there postdefecation bacteremia?

S Slavin, R M Goldwyn

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study investigated bacteremia after defecation in healthy individuals. Results indicate that bacteremia following defecation is rare or does not occur in healthy people.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Bacteremia, the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, can have serious health implications.
    • Understanding the potential for bacteremia following common physiological events like defecation is crucial for public health.
    • Previous research on postdefecation bacteremia in healthy individuals is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of bacteremia following defecation in a cohort of healthy volunteers.
    • To identify microorganisms potentially involved in postdefecation bacteremia.
    • To assess the risk of bloodstream infections associated with defecation.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 82 healthy volunteers was conducted.
    • Blood cultures were collected before and after defecation.

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  • Microorganisms were identified using standard microbiological techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Only one of 164 predefecation cultures (0.6%) showed microbial growth (Staphylococcus epidermidis).
    • Two of 328 postdefecation cultures (0.6%) yielded microbial growth (Propionibacterium acnes).
    • The incidence of bacteremia after defecation was found to be very low.

    Conclusions:

    • Bacteremia following defecation appears to be a rare event in healthy individuals.
    • The study suggests that defecation does not typically lead to bloodstream infections in healthy populations.
    • Further research may be warranted to explore potential risk factors or specific conditions.