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Chapter 5 - Infectious Disease Flashcards

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C. diff

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  • Anaerovic, spore forming bacillus
  • Persistant diarrhea assocaited with antibiotic use
  • Abdominal cramping and tenderness
  • Watery diarrhea at least 3x per day for 2 or more days
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Ileus

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Painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the small intestine

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Megacolon

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Abnormal dilation of the colon

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Staph. Aureus

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  • Most common bacterial pathogen
  • Live on skin
  • Causes abscesses to form on skin
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