Persistent diarrhea in infants -
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Ans. is 'b' i.e., 14 days DIARRHEA IN CHILDRENDiarrhoea- It is the passage of liquid or watery stool more than three times a day, However it is the recent change in consistency of stools rather than the number of stools that is the more important feature.Persistent diarrhea- It is defined as diarrhoea of presumed infectious origin that begins acutely and lasts for 14 days or more (2-4 weeks).Chronic diarrhea- Diarrhea lasting >4 weeks.Dysentery- Characterized by the presence of blood and pus in the stools, abdominal cramps and fever.o In India, rotavirus and ETEC accounts for nearly half the total diarrheal episodes among children.
Communicable Diseases