The Case of Benjamin Nakalinzi
last authored: March 2010, David LaPierre
Benjamin Nakalinzi is a 6 month-old living in rural Uganda. He was healthy until he developed diarrhea, 12 times daily. He became more and more lethargic, and his mother became concerned enough to take him to the community health worker. There Benjamin received oral rehydration therapy, and his mother received education on sanitation and on vaccinations for the common infections Benjamin and his siblings face.
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What is the most serious cause for concern with infectious diarrhea?
A) malabsorption
B) intestinal damage
C) dehydration
D) sepsis
E) weight loss
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What is the most common cause of acute diarrhea?
A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) rotavirus
C) Salmonella
D) herpes simplex virus 1
E) E. coli
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What is oral rehydration therapy?
A) water, sugar, and salt
B) water, protein, and salt
C) water, protein, and sugar
D) water, vitamins, and salt
E) water, vitamins, and protein
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