diarrhea Flashcards

1
Q

what are the causes of diarrhea

A

90% are infectious. the remainders are medications, ischemia, toxins

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2
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what most likely effects travelers? (travelers diarrhea)

A

Enterotoxigenic E coli. but there are numerous causes that are parasitic, viral, bacterial.

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3
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what causes campers diarrhea

A

giardia is the most likely cause

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4
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what is another common souse for diarrhea

A

food contimination

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5
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what are the common bacterial that cause diarrhea from food contamination

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salmonella, shigella, E coli, virbrio cholera, Hep A, staph aureus.

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6
Q

undercooked chicken

can contain which bacteria

A

shigella and salmonella

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7
Q

what can undercooked hamburger contain

A

enterotoxigenic E coli

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8
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what can creamy foods contain

A

staph aureus or salmonella

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9
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what can raw seafood contain

A

vibrio, salmonella, Hep A.

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10
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what does illness within 6 hours of eating suggest

A

S. aureus

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11
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what does illness within 12 hours of eating suggest

A

clostridium perfringens

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12
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what does illness within 12-14 hours of eating suggest

A

E coli

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13
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what pathogens are daycare facilities known to contain

A

shigella, giardia, rotavirus

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14
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what does cold meats, cheeses, raw milk contain

A

listeria

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15
Q

what are the common treatments for C difficile

A

metronidazole or oral vancomycin

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16
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what are the treatments for travelers diarrhea (E coli)

A

azithromycin and ciprofloxacin.