When using any bacteriological confirmation from a respiratory sample as the reference standard, stool Xpert sensitivity was 0·60 (95% CI 0·48–0·71), stool Xpert Ultra sensitivity was 0·73 (0·63–0·81) ...
Hard stool happens when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. This commonly occurs with constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. Common causes include ...