Gastroenteritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is gastroenteritis and it’s causes
A
Inflammation of stomach or intestines
Viral or bacterial infection
2
Q
What are the 2 main symptoms
A
Vomiting and diarrhoea
3
Q
What is the management
A
Drink fluids
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4
Q
Viral causes
A
Rotavirus - children and infants
Norovirus - older children and adults
5
Q
Bacterial causes
A
Campylobacter
E-coli
Salmonella
6
Q
Parasitic causes
A
Cryptosporidium
Giardia
7
Q
Toxin causes
A
Food poisoning, toxins in the food
8
Q
Risk factors
A
> 65 , babies, children
Immunocompromised, CD or HIV
9
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
Sudden diarrhoea
Blood, mucus in stool
Sudden Nausea
Abdominal pain
Headache, myalgia
