Question

bacterial or fungal infection that requires prompt medical attention is known as: a pancreatitis. b dysentery. c hematochezia. d peritonitis. e volvulus.

Explanation:

• Option A: Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, not typically from bacterial/fungal infection.
• Option B: Dysentery is a bacterial or fungal infection (like from Shigella, amoebas) causing severe diarrhea, requiring prompt medical attention.
• Option C: Hematochezia is rectal bleeding, not an infection.
• Option D: Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, often from infection but not the primary term for bacterial/fungal infection needing prompt care as dysentery.
• Option E: Volvulus is a bowel obstruction, not an infection.

Answer:

B. dysentery