The symptoms of dysentery do NOT include (LO 43.3)
A. tenesmus
B. abdominal pain
C. jaundice
D. dehydration
E. fatigue
The symptoms of dysentery do not include jaundice. Its because
A. tenesmus - It is a continuous or recurrent feeling of defecation. (which is the symptoms of dysentery)
B. Abdominal pain - Abdominal pain and cramping are very common in dysentery.
D. Dehydration - There is excessive watery stool to facilitate water and electrolyte loss from the body which causes dehydration.
E. Fatigue - Exessive electrolyte loss causes fatigue.
So, the answer is Jaundice, which is not seen in dysentery.
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