Gastroenteritis Flashcards
What is the incubation period of bacillus cereus?
1-6hrs
How can bacillus cereus be described?
Gram + rod shaped
What is the buzzword for bacillus cereus?
Reheated rice
What symptoms are associated with bacillus cereus?
24hrs vomiting
What is the treatment of bacillus cereus?
Self limiting (plenty of fluids)
What is the incubation period of staph aureus?
1-6hrs
How can staph aureus be described?
Gram + cocci
What are the buzzwords for staph aureus?
Milk/fish at room temperature
What symptoms are associated with staph aureus?
Vomiting and abdo pain
What is the treatment of staph aureus?
Self limiting
What is the incubation period of campylobacter?
16-48hrs
How can campylobacter be described?
Gram - S shaped
What is the buzzword for campylobacter?
Raw poultry
What symptoms are associated with campylobacter?
Abdo pain, fever, bloody diarrhoea and vomiting
What is the treatment of campylobacter?
Ciprofloxacin or cefotaxime
What is the incubation period of E.coli 0157?
1-14 days