diarrhea Flashcards
what are the causes of diarrhea
90% are infectious. the remainders are medications, ischemia, toxins
what most likely effects travelers? (travelers diarrhea)
Enterotoxigenic E coli. but there are numerous causes that are parasitic, viral, bacterial.
what causes campers diarrhea
giardia is the most likely cause
what is another common souse for diarrhea
food contimination
what are the common bacterial that cause diarrhea from food contamination
salmonella, shigella, E coli, virbrio cholera, Hep A, staph aureus.
undercooked chicken
can contain which bacteria
shigella and salmonella
what can undercooked hamburger contain
enterotoxigenic E coli
what can creamy foods contain
staph aureus or salmonella
what can raw seafood contain
vibrio, salmonella, Hep A.
what does illness within 6 hours of eating suggest
S. aureus
what does illness within 12 hours of eating suggest
clostridium perfringens
what does illness within 12-14 hours of eating suggest
E coli
what pathogens are daycare facilities known to contain
shigella, giardia, rotavirus
what does cold meats, cheeses, raw milk contain
listeria
what are the common treatments for C difficile
metronidazole or oral vancomycin