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According to two researchers, Nesse and Williams, diarrhea may function as an evolved expulsion defense mechanism.

As a result, if it is stopped, there might be a delay in recovery.

They cite in support of this argument research published in 1973 which found that treating Shigella with the anti-diarrhea drug ( Co-phenotrope, Lomotil ) caused people to stay feverish twice as long as those not so treated.

The researchers indeed themselves observed that: " Lomotil may be contraindicated in shigellosis.

Diarrhea may represent a defense mechanism ".