| NICE Indication | Number, n=208 | Percentage,% |
|---|---|---|
| Suspected septicaemia | 10 | 4.8 |
| Blood and/or mucous in stool | 69 | 33.2 |
| Child immuno-compromised | 2 | 1.0 |
| Recent foreign travel | 19 | 9.1 |
| Diarrhoea not improved by day 7 | 89 | 42.8 |
| Uncertain diagnosis of gastroenteritis | 19 | 9.1 |