<s>[INST] my 8 months old baby having a discharge of blood with loose stool. also I think lost of appetite her because she does not eat.week before she had diarrhea and i saw same thing.we treated with bifilac and she became normal.Again same thing is  happening.Her activities are normal. [/INST] Most often loose motions in children is caused due to certain viral infections but presence of some amount of blood could indicate a bacterial infection that might need treatment with antibiotics. I would insist you to get a routine microscopy of stool done. If the results indicate increased pus cell count, it could indicate a bacterial infection and could require to be treated with antibiotics like Ofloxacin. But in case pus cell count is normal, there is no need to give antibiotics and there is less to worry about. Giving ORS (oral rehydration solution) to prevent dehydration and giving paracetamol to bring down the temperature if it exceeds 100°F, is more important. You may also give some amount of yogurt/curd as it contains beneficial bacteria as in bifilac. Since her activity is normal, there is less cause to worry. Proper hygiene needs to be maintained to prevent reinfection. </s>