Diarrheal Diseases Flashcards
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complication of campylobacter
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guillain-barre syndrome
1
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most frequent cause of diarrhea
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campylobacter
2
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complication - neuro disorder causing paralylsis
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guillain-barre
3
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comes from animal food sources
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salmonella
4
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spread via fecal-oral route
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shigella
5
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caused by undercooked beef, vegetables contaminated w/ animal feces
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e. coli
6
Q
food/drink contaminated w/ cysts of the organism
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giardia lamblia
7
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tx for giardia lamblia
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flagyl
8
Q
what are some hx questions that should be assessed
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recent travel
recent abx tx
9
Q
complication of diarrhea - organisms enter bloodsteam & other organs
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bacteremia
10
Q
which 3 organisms may cause bacteremia
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e. coli
salmonella
shigella
