A stool specimen from a child with diarrhea shows the presence of neutrophils and red blood cells. This is most suggestive of
a. Protein intolerance
b. Parasitic infection
c. Fat malabsorption
d. Bacterial gastroenteritis
D
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A Protein intolerance is suspected in the presence of eosinophils.
B Parasitic infection is indicated by eosinophils.
C Fat malabsorption is indicated by foul-smelling, greasy, bulky stools.
D Neutrophils and red blood cells in stool indicate bacterial gastroenteritis.
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