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Pediatrics All India exam 594cf101

A baby presents with diarrhea and perianal diaper area redness. Diagnosis is

A
Lactose intolerance
B
Shigella diarrhea
C
Salmonella
D
Fungal
High-Yield Explanation
In Lactose intolerance, there is a deficiency of the enzyme lactaseSo there is no natural breakdown of lactose - a carbohydrate present in milkThis causes diarrheaThe stool contains reducing sugar which causes perianal excoriation(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 1876)

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