Mild Abdominal Cramps in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11713
SMLE Question #11713
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old boy has 2 days of watery, nonbloody diarrhea (about six episodes daily) with mild abdominal cramps and reduced appetite. Several children at his daycare developed similar short-lived diarrhea over the past week. He has no vomiting and no recent antibiotic use. Examination shows normal hydration and no abdominal tenderness. Which organism is the most likely cause?
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