Clostridioides difficile Flashcards
1
Q
what gram is Clostridioides difficile
A
positive
2
Q
what is the reservoir
A
digestive tract in mammals
3
Q
does it form spores
A
yes
4
Q
why can antibiotics cause C. difficile proliferation
A
can live inside people without causing problems, antibiotics can cause death of other bacteria allowing C. Difficile to proliferate producing toxins
5
Q
what are the clinical features
A
diarrhoea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea
6
Q
incidence has dramatically decrease since
A
2007
7
Q
why can C. Difficile spread quickly
A
due to the spores
8
Q
what is the risk factor for C. Difficile infections
A
antibiotic use
9
Q
treatment
A
antibiotics should be stopped and the use of a proton pump inhibitors should be reviewed
10
Q
what acronym was developed?
A
S: suspect I: isolate G: gloves H: hand washing T: test stool for toxin
