You can have foul-smelling stool from viral or bacterial infections. These can include gastroenteritis, E. coli, Salmonella, Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff), and giardiasis.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Mucus in stool is normal, but it's not usually visible to the naked eye. When it is ...

A new study suggests gut bacteria may help detect pancreatic cancer early. Researchers found distinct bacterial patterns in ...

Sweet-smelling stools may indicate an infection with the Clostridioides difficile bacteria, which can occur after recent antibiotic use. Breastfeeding can also cause sweet-smelling stools in babies.

Mucus serves an important function, but should it be in the stool? Read on to learn more about diagnosis, treatment, and when to seek advice. ... The mucus can defend against bacteria, ...

Scientists have long tried to introduce genetically engineered bacteria into the gut to treat diseases. In the past, these attempts have focused on engineering common lab strains of E. coli, which ...

Health Stool test could provide a simpler way to diagnose endometriosis. A chemical produced by gut bacteria could be the basis for a non-invasive test for endometriosis – and mouse experiments ...