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1. Commonest cause of bleeding per rectum in children _

  • A. Bacillary dysentery
  • B. Bacillary dysentery
  • C. Bacillary dysentery
  • D. Bacillary dysentery

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Among young children, common etiologies of rectal bleeding associated with pain or discomfort include anorectal fissures, infectious gastroenteritis, and intussusception. Anal fissures and perianal cellulitis secondary to streptococci should be readily identifiable on anal inspection.

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