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What is the duration of symptoms for acute diarrhea?
What is the duration of symptoms for acute diarrhea?
- 14 days or fewer (correct)
- Unknown
- More than 30 days
- More than 14 but fewer than 30 days
Which of the following is the definition of diarrhea?
Which of the following is the definition of diarrhea?
- The alteration of stool consistency from the norm with loose stools
- The passage of loose or watery stools, typically at least three times in a 24-hour period (correct)
- The passage of watery stools accompanied by fever and abdominal pain
- The presence of blood or mucus in the stool
When does diarrhea become chronic?
When does diarrhea become chronic?
- More than 14 but fewer than 30 days in duration
- Unknown
- More than 30 days in duration (correct)
- 14 days or fewer in duration
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic diarrhea?
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic diarrhea?
What is the definition of dysentery?
What is the definition of dysentery?