E. Coli

Question 1

What would a gram stain of E.Coli show?

Answer 1

Red - gram negative

Question 2

Characteristics of E.Coli

Answer 2

Can work anaerobically
Often motile
Numerous serotypes

Question 3

Where is e.Coli normally found

Answer 3

Large bowel

Question 4

What can E.Coli infections cause

Answer 4

UTI
Intestinal infections
Bloodstream infections

Question 5

What is enterotoxigenic E.Coli?

Answer 5

Major cause of diarrhoea in low income countries
Causes travellers diarrhoea
Faecal oral route
No real permanent harm

Question 6

Why is diarrhoea important?

Answer 6

It is an important mechanism for removing the pathogen

Question 7

Management of E.Coli infections - diarrhoea

Answer 7

Prevention - avoid food and drink that could be contaminated
Treatment - drink lots of fluids as dehydration from diarrhoea
Avoid antibiotics

Question 8

Treatment for E.Coli in UTI

Answer 8

Trimethoprim is usually given

Question 9

Treatment for E.Coli in bloodstream

Answer 9

Co-Amoxiclav