Gastroenteritis Flashcards
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Name 5 other viral causes of GE
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Adenovirus Norovirus Coronavirus Calcivirus Astrovirus
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Most common cause of GE in developed countries
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Rotavirus
60% of cases < 2 years
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Q
What indicates a bacterial cause of GE?
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Blood in stool
3
Q
What bacteria are likely to cause GE? (3)
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Campylobacter
Shigella
Salmonella
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Q
What systemic and local infections mimic GE?
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Systemic infection: Septicaemia and meningitis
Local infections: RTIs, otitis media, Hep A, UTI
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Q
What surgical disorders mimic GE?
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Pyloric stenosis Intussusception Acute appendicitis Necrotising enterocolitis Hirschsprung disease
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Q
Metabolic and renal mimics of GE?
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DKA
Haemolytic uraemia syndrome
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Q
What is post GE syndrome?
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After episode of GE, introduction of normal diet leads to return of watery diarrhoea.
Temporary lactose intolerance may have developed.
Confirmed by presence of non-absorbed sugar in stools.
