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Fever, abdominal cramping, watery stools, fluid and electrolyte loss preceded by bloody stools two to three days before is characteristic of shigellosis, but may also result from infection with:

a. Campylobacter spp.

b. Salmonella spp.

c. Proteus spp.

d. Yersinia spp.


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  #2

I think it is A.....

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  #3

why not b or d????

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  #4

Salmonellosis is present as constipation while typhoid is present with diarhea....

Yesrsenia enterocolitica is present with diarhea + blood & pus not watery & pseudoappendicitis..


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  #5

Another organism which is also present with same features is E.coli( not sure abt fever).....

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  #6

Here is the answer from my key:

"Shigella spp. and Campylobacter spp. both are causes of diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes vomiting. Blood is present in stools of patients infected with Shigella due to invasion and penetration of the bowel. Young children may also exhibit bloody stools when infected with Campylobacter."


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