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Dr. Rahul Varma answered : 11 years ago
No significance of pus cells in stool.. its normal (esp. if they are less than 10). most common cause is viral .
no need of unnecessary antibiotics.
but remember danger signs:
1. poor oral acceptance
2. not passed urine for 8to 10 hours
3. Blood in stool
4. Lethargic/ sleepy all the time
Treatment:
plenty of fluids, ORS and Zinc 20mg once a day for 14 days
Dr. Vidyut Bhatia answered : 11 years ago
4 to 5 pus cells in stools off a baby are completely normal.