In a patient presenting with diarrhoea due to vibrio cholera, which of the following will be present ?
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Neutrophilia On laboratory evaluation there will be : Mild neutrophilic leukocytosis (neutrophilia) Elevated hematocrit Elevated BUN and creatinine Normal sodium, potassium and chloride levels. Markedly reduced bicorbonate level Elevated anion gap Acidosis (Low pH)
Abdominal pain
Presence of leukocytes in stool
Fever
Neutrophilia