This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'True about diarrhea – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Blood mixed with mucous stool is defined as dysentery, B. Rota virus is the MC organism in children, C. Persistent diarrhea is defined if duration is more than 21 days, D. All of these', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: DIARRIFEAIN CHILDREN\nDiarrhoea\xa0-\xa0It is the passage of liquid or watery stool more than three times a day.\xa0However it is the recent change in consistency of stools rather than the number of stools that is the more\xa0 important feature.\nPersistent diarrhoea\xa0-\xa0It is defined as diarrhoea of presumed infectious origin that begins acutely and lasts for 14 days or more (2-4 weeks).\nChronic diarrhea\xa0-\xa0Diarrhea lasting > 4 weeks.\nDysentery\xa0-\xa0Characterized by the presence of blood and pus in the stools, abdominal cramps and fever.\nIn India, rotavirus and ETEC accounts for nearly half the total diarrhea! episodes among children.', 'role': 'assistant'}]