Outpatient Stomach and Intestinal Infections Quiz
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What is the main factor contributing to the prevalence of Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) in Egypt since 1981?

  • Viral gastroenteritis caused by the rotavirus (correct)
  • Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Parasitic infections affecting the digestive system
  • Bacterial contamination in food and water sources
  • What distinguishes the definition of Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) in terms of frequency?

  • Presence of blood in the stool
  • At least 100 grams of stool per day
  • Three or more bowel movements in 24 hours (correct)
  • Two or more episodes of vomiting in a day
  • What is the estimated global annual incidence of Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) in children?

  • 3 to 5 billion cases (correct)
  • 10 to 15 billion cases
  • 500 million to 1 billion cases
  • 1 to 2 billion cases
  • How is Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) medically defined in terms of symptoms?

    <p>Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine causing diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk for children in developing countries related to Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)?

    <p>Increased susceptibility to both morbidity and mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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