Gastroenteritis 2 Flashcards
Name 5 types of E-Coli pathotypes
EnteroTOXIgenic (ETEC) EnteroPATHOgenic (EPEC) EnteroINVASIVE (EIEC) EnteroAggregative (EAIC) Shiga-like toxin producing E-Coli
Is all diarrhoea due to infection?
NO
What is the most common bacteria causing diarrhoea?
Campylobacter
Salmonella = 2nd
What is the incubation time for campylobacter?
16-48hrs
What is a possible treatment for campylobacter?
Macrolide
i.e. Clarythromycin
Why can HIV patients not own reptiles?
They carry salmonella
What is the incubation period for salmonella?
12 to 48 hr incubation
What are the symptoms of salmonella enteritidis infection?
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Blood
Fever
Where does salmonella enteritidis come from?
Eggs and Poultry
What are the two results from Listeria monocytogenes?
Gastroenteritis
Invasive
What are the symptoms of Gastroenteritis?
Fever
Muscle Aches
Diarrhoea
What are the symptoms of Gastroenteritis in pregnancy?
Mild symptoms
Can transfer to feotus
Causing Feotal death
What are the risk factors for listeria monocytogenes?
Age > 50
Immunosuppressed
Pregnancy
What can invasive Listeria monocytogenes lead to?
Menigitis/bacteraemia
