Question 15 : MRCP | Free practice exams

Question 15

A 25 year old man visits his local GP complaining of severe stomach pains and a fever. The man explains that he has diarrhoea which sometimes contains blood. The GP takes a stool sample and reports that the sample contains blood and mucus. Given the information disclosed, which one of the following is a likely diagnosis?

Eczema
Dysentery
Dystonia
Dysphagia

Dysentery is an infection of the intestines that causes bloody diarrhoea and stomach cramps. It is usually passed on through poor hygiene and can affect anyone.

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