16 GI Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between the gut microbiome and the gut microbiota?
A
- Microbiome= genome of all bacteria in gut
- Microbiota= all organisms in gut
2
Q
What are the functions of the gut microbiota?
A
- Pathogen inhibition
- Aid digestion- short chain fatty acids=nutrient supply
- Drug metabolism
3
Q
How might a patient with gastroenteritis present? (signs and symptoms)
A
- Diarrhoea
- Ask about consistency- bristol stool chart
- Vomiting
- Pain
DO SQUITARS ON THESE
4
Q
What history should you consider if youre presented with a patient with suspected gastroenteritis?
A
Past Medical History
- Immunocompromised?
- Other GI conditions?
- Just because patient has IBS DON’T rule out infection
Travel Histroy
- Where, when, how long?
- Activities?
- Diet?
- Animal contact?
Drug History
- Recent antibiotics
- PPIs
- Laxatives
- Immunosupressant medication
Social History
- Occupation
5
Q
How do we examine the volume status of a patient (4)? What else should we examine?
A
Do abdominal examination:
- Ileus (lack of movement somewhere in the intestines that leads to a buildup and potential blockage of food material)
- Peritonitis
6
Q
What investigations can be carried out for gastroenteritis?
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7
Q
Identify some causes of acute infectious diarrhoea that cause:
- Watery diarrhoea
- Bloating, cramping
- Inflammatory diarrhoea
- Bloody, smaller volume
A
8
Q
Use table to learn infections:
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