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Gastroenteritis Flashcards

1
Q

What is the cause of Staphylococcus aureus gastroenteritis?

A

Meat

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2
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How long is the intubation for Staphylococcus aureus gastroenteritis?

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Start within 6 hours

Resolve in 24 hours

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How does Staphylococcus aureus gastroenteritis present?

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Severe vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Hypotension

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4
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What is the cause of Bacillus Cereus gastroenteritis?

A

Reheated rice

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How long is the intubation for Bacillus Cereus gastroenteritis?

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Start within 6 hours

Resolve in 24 hours

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6
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What is the presentation of Bacillus Cereus Gastroenteritis?

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Vomiting

Diarrhoea

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What is the cause of salmonella gastroenteritis?

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Raw eggs or poultry

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How long is the intubation for Salmonella gastroenteritis?

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Starts within 12 hours

Resolves in a week

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9
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What is the presentation of Salmonella Gastroenteritis?

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Watery diarrhoea
Vomiting
Fever
Abdominal pain

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10
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What is the management of salmonella gastroenteritis?

A

Antibiotics if severe

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What is the cause of Shigella gastroenteritis?

A

Faeces contamination food, water or swimming pool

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12
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How long is the intubation for Shigella gastroenteritis?

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Start 2-3 days after

Resolve in a week

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13
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What is the presentation of shigella Gastroenteritis?

A

Bloody diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Fever

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14
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What is the management of severe Shigella Gastroenteritis?

A

Azathioprine

Ciprofloxacin

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15
Q

Who is E.coli gastroenteritis common in?

A

Travellers

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16
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What is the intubation time for E.coli gastroenteritis?

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Starts within 12 hours

Resolves in 2 days

17
Q

What is the presentation of E.coli gastroenteritis?

A

Abdominal cramps
Watery diarrhoea
Nausea and vomiting

18
Q

What is a complication of E.coli?

A

Haemolytic Urinemic syndrome

19
Q

How does E.coli cause haemolytic uremic syndrome?

A

E.coli produces the shiga toxin destroys blood cells cause HUS

20
Q

What should you not use with E.coli?

A

Antibiotics

21
Q

Why should you not use antibiotics with E.coli?

A

Increase the risk of HUS

22
Q

What is the most common cause of gastroenteritis?

A

Campylobacter jejuni

23
Q

What are the causes of campylobacter jejuni gastroenteritis?

A

Poultry
Untreated water
Unpasteurised milk

24
Q

What is the intubation period of campylobacter jejuni gastroenteritis?

A

Start within 2-4 days

Resolve in a week

25
Q

What is the presentation of campylobacter jejuni gastroenteritis?

A

Flu like prodrome
Abdominal cramps
Bloody diarrhoea

26
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What is the management of campylobacter jejuni gastroenteritis?

A

Azathioprine or ciprofloxacin

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