Enteric Infections Flashcards
enteric infections are the ___most common cause of death in pediatric patients worldwide
3rd
what are the major morbidity complications and sequelae of enteric infections?
HUS
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (campylobacter)
IBS
chronic malnutrition leads to - malaria, tuberculosis
most enteric infections are caused by what kind of bacteria?
gram-negative rods
what types of viruses are the most common cause of enteric viruses?
norovirus
rotovirus (kiddies)
what parasites are the most common causative pathogens for enteric infections?
protozoa - Giardia, Cryptosporidium
what are the characteristics of staph food poisoning?
Incubation 4.4-8 hours
more frequent in summer months
high salt content, high osmolar foods - ham, poultry, baked goods and salads
period of room temperature incubation
what is secretory diarrhea?
water is being pulled into the gut and causing diarrhea
where is vibrio parahemolyticus acquired from?
acquired from raw/undercooked shellfish - Gulf coast
mild, self-limited water diarrhea
What is the primary cause of Traveler’s Diarrhea?
Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
norovirus is often found in what settings?
people in close quarters (cruise ships)
what are the symptoms of actue giardiasis?
- 1-4 week inclubation
- loose, foul-smelling stools
- steatorrhea (fat)
- cramping, bloating, nausea
- anorexia, weight loss
- malaise
- NO blood in stools
what antibiotic should you never drink while taking?
metronidazole or tinidazole
What do you NOT want to give with STEC?
antibiotics or motility agents
what are the sources of nontyphoidal Salmonella
foodborne:
eggs, dairy
poultry
pistachios and peanut butter
freh fruit and veggies (cantaloupe, tomatoes, alfalfa)
exotic pets:
turtles, snakes, iguanas
person-to-person:
uncommon
