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A 6 year old girl is brought to the emergency room by EMS after having diarrhea and a history of fever for 5 days. She is otherwise well. Immunizations are up to date.  Family history reveals that the patient has an older brother with eczema. Social history reveals that the patient's parents are separated. Upon examination, the patient appears unwell. The patient is responsive but lethargic. The neurological,respiratory, and skin exams appears normal. The cardiovascular examination shows normal heart sounds and no murmurs. Eyes are sunken, mucous membranes are dry, pulses are palpable, capillary refill is 4 seconds centrally. The abdominal examination reveals diffuse but non-peritonitic tenderness. 

The most likely diagnosis for this child is:

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Authors

Dr. Theresa Wu

theresa.wu@ahs.ca

Dr. Susan Bannister

Susan.Bannister@ahs.ca

Reviewers

Dr. Marc Zucker

Zucker@cheo.on.ca

Dr. Gabriele Weiler

gweiler@cheo.on.ca