A stool specimen from a child with diarrhea shows the presence of neutrophils and red blood cells.These results are most suggestive of what condition?
A) Protein intolerance
B) Parasitic infection
C) Fat malabsorption
D) Bacterial gastroenteritis

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Neutrophils and red blood cells in stool indicate bacterial gastroenteritis.Protein intolerance is suspected in the presence of eosinophils,as is parasitic infection.Fat malabsorption is indicated by foul-smelling,greasy,bulky stools.

A Stool Specimen from a Child with Diarrhea Shows the Presence