01-22-2012, 08:02 AM
a 7 month old infant was brought by his mom bcuz of persistent diarrhea & bloody stools for past 3 days. Mom feed him cow-milk formula, variety of strained fruits & vegetables. Temp is 102.2. Mucous membranes are dry & abdomen looks slightly distended, rest of physical normal. Most likely diagnosis, a)Enteroviral infection, b) Giardiasis, trarsient, c) Lactose deficiency, d) Regional erteritis, e) Salmonella infection.