Diarrheal Disorders Quiz
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What is the clinical definition of diarrhea?

  • No change in fluidity, volume and frequency of stool
  • Presence of visible blood in stool
  • Decrease in fluidity, volume and frequency of stool
  • Increase in fluidity, volume and frequency of stool (correct)

    • Which type of diarrhea has an acute onset and lasts for less than 14 days?

  • Acute gastroenteritis
  • Persistent diarrhea
  • Acute diarrhea (correct)
  • Dysentery diarrhea

    • What are the most common manifestations of acute gastroenteritis?

  • Fever and cough
  • Headache and back pain
  • Joint pain and rash
  • Abdominal pain and vomiting (correct)

    • Which type of pathogen can cause infectious diarrhea?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause non-infectious diarrhea?

    <p>Lactose intolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathogen is responsible for causing the most common infectious diarrhea in children?

    <p>Rotavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of non-infectious diarrhea in infants who are formula-fed?

    <p>Over-concentrated formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diarrhea is characterized by the presence of visible blood in stools?

    <p>Dysentery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common manifestation of acute gastroenteritis caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens?

    <p>Diarrhea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the listed pathogens, which one is responsible for causing 30% of bacterial infectious diarrhea?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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