T. T. T. Test Yourself

Question 1

60yr old male farmer presents with diarrhoea, vomiting and a fever for the last 4 days.
On pressing he reveals theres blood in the stool.

Whats the most likely diagnosis?

Answer 1

Gastroenteritis:
- 3 or more loose stools a day + fever/vomiting/abdo pain/bloodormucous

E. Coli O157 aka enterohaemorrhagic:
- Suggested by the cattle exposure from being a farmer and the blood in his stool