gastroenteritis Flashcards

1
Q

what?

A

-inflammation of lining of stomach, small intestines and large intestines

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2
Q

most common cause?

A

campylobacter

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3
Q

cause associated with poultry/meat/raw egg/reptiles?

A

salmonella

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4
Q

cause associated with unpasteurised dairy products?

A

listeria monocytogenes

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5
Q

cause associated with reheated rice?

A

bacilleus cereus

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6
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cause associated wiht milk/meat/fish and is a fast acting preformed toxin?

A

staph aureus

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7
Q

investigations?

A

stool sample

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8
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management?

A
  • ensure well hydrated (may need fluids)
  • supportive care
  • sometimes antibiotics are needed (NEVER FOR E.COLI)
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9
Q

what can occur if ABs given to patient with E.Coli ?

A

can progress to haemolytic uraemic syndrome

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10
Q

what is haemolytics uraemic syndrome?

A

immune reaction that causes the small blood vessels in kidneys to become damaged and inflamed

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11
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what are signs/ symptoms of haemolytic uraemic syndrome?

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Symptoms:

  • abdominal pain
  • fever
  • pallor
  • petechiae (small red dots)
  • oliguria (little piss)
  • blood diarrhoea

Signs:

  • high WCC
  • low platelets
  • low HB
  • red cell fragments
  • LDH> 1.5x normal
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12
Q

viral gastroenteritis cause associated with cruise ships?

A

norovirus

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13
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viral gastroenteritis cause associated with young kids?

A

rotavirus

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