A stool specimen from a child with diarrhea shows the presence of neutrophils and red blood cells.This is most suggestive of
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.This does not signify protein intolerance,a parasitic infection,or fat malabsorption.

A Stool Specimen from a Child with Diarrhea Shows the Presence