Abeer Fatimaover 3 years ago
Infectious Causes of Bloody Diarrhea: A Mnemonic
A large number of infectious agents can result in dysentery. They can easily be learned by the mnemonic SEECSY. S = Salmonella E = E. coli E = Entamoeba C = Campylobacter S = Shigella Y= Yersinia Reference: https://www.grepmed.com/images/5427/mnemonic-diarrhea-differential-hemorrhagic-sexy-0 Image via: https://factdr.com/health-conditions/dysentery/
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