MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An autopsy of an 8-year-old child revealed in his colon multiple irregular form and various depth defects with uneven edges. In addition, there were grey-white membranes intimately connected with tissues underneath. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Dysentery
B
Salmonellosis
C
Typhoid
D
Amebiasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You can get a bowel infection by consuming contaminated water or food, or by having contact with another person who has the infection. Bowel infections can be caused by viruses (such as the rotavirus), bacteria (e.g. salmonella) and parasites (e.g. giardia).

Detailed explanation-2: -What causes bacterial infections? Bacterial infections occur when bacteria enter your body. Once in your body they increase in number. This causes an immune reaction in your body.

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