A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with fever and seizures. The child's mother reports that the child has been vomiting and has had diarrhea for the past 24 hours. What is the most likely diagnosis?
(1) Diabetic ketoacidosis
(2) Meningitis
(3) Sepsis
(4) Gastroenteritis
π Explanation:
The combination of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea with seizures in a young child is more indicative of gastroenteritis, which can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances leading to seizures, rather than the other options listed.