Acute diarrhea is often caused by:
a. Hirschsprung's disease. c. Hypothyroidism.
b. Antibiotic therapy. d. Meconium ileus.
ANS: B
Acute diarrhea is a sudden increase in frequency and change in consistency of stools and may be associated with antibiotic therapy. Hirschsprung's disease, hypothyroidism, and meconium ileus are usually manifested with constipation rather than diarrhea.
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