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My 23 month old baby had developed fever along with loose watery stool since 4 days.now fever subsides. but diarrhea persists with mucus and blood in stool.no other discomfort. child is active and taking fluids. what to do?

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Have it seen: Bloody mucus mixed in the poop suggests a salmonella or shigella, which are less common but worrisome causes of diarrhea. Management will depend on culture results of a stool sample.

Answered 5/18/2020

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