a) A viral infection of the respiratory tract
b) An inflammation of the liver
c) An increase in the frequency of bowel movements and/or looseness of stool
d) A bacterial infection of the digestive tract
a) Once a day
b) Twice a day
c) Once every two days
d) Varies widely among individuals
a) Diarrhea that lasts longer than two weeks
b) Diarrhea that comes and goes over several months
c) Diarrhea that lasts less than two weeks
d) Diarrhea that is caused by a chronic condition
a) Diarrhea that lasts longer than two weeks
b) Diarrhea that comes and goes over several months
c) Diarrhea that lasts less than two weeks
d) Diarrhea that is caused by a chronic condition
a) Diarrhea that is caused by an infection
b) Diarrhea that is caused by a chronic condition
c) Diarrhea that is caused by the presence of unabsorbed solutes in the intestinal lumen
d) Diarrhea that is caused by emotional stress
a) Diarrhea that is caused by an infection
b) Diarrhea that is caused by a chronic condition
c) Diarrhea that is caused by excessive secretion of water and electrolytes into the intestinal lumen
d) Diarrhea that is caused by emotional stress
a) Salmonella
b) Streptococcus
c) Haemophilus influenzae
d) Clostridium difficile
a) Through contaminated food and water
b) Through sexual contact
c) Through coughing and sneezing
d) Through skin-to-skin contact
a) 12-24 hours
b) 1-3 days
c) 7-10 days
d) 2-4 weeks
a) Frequent bowel movements
b) Loose or watery stools
c) Abdominal cramps and pain
d) All of the above
a) Stool culture
b) Blood test
c) Urine test
d) All of the above
a) Drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
b) Taking antibiotics
c) Taking antidiarrheal medication
d) Fasting for a few hours
a) Antibiotics
b) Antiviral medication
c) Antidiarrheal medication
d) Nothing, it will go away gradually
a) Antiviral medication
b) Antidiarrheal medication
c) Nothing, it will go away gradually
d) Antibiotics
a) Poor sanitation and hygiene
b) Travelling to developing countries
c) A weakened immune system
d) All of the above
a) Washing hands regularly with soap and water
b) Avoiding raw or undercooked meat
c) Taking antidiarrheal medication preventively
d) Getting vaccinated against diarrhea
a) Dehydration
b) Kidney failure
c) Heart attack
d) Stroke
a) Dark yellow urine
b) Dry mouth and throat
c) Fatigue and weakness
d) All of the above
a) A treatment for dehydration that involves drinking a solution of water and electrolytes
b) A treatment for diarrhea that involves taking antibiotics
c) A treatment for diarrhea that involves fasting
d) A treatment for diarrhea that involves taking antidiarrheal medication
a) Dehydration
b) Kidney failure
c) Toxic megacolon
d) Delayed clearance of the causative agent