Gastroenteritis/Food poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
What does long incubation (2-14 days) period suggest?
A
Campylobacter/E coli 0157
2
Q
What does short incubation period (1-6 hrs) suggest?
A
Staph aureus/Bacillus cereus
3
Q
Who are at risk of complications in 0157 EColi?
A
children and eldery
4
Q
Which type of organism can cause Haemolytic Ureamic Syndrome (HUS)?
A
E.coli 0157
5
Q
How does HUS present?
A
Abdo pain, fever, pallor, petechiae, oliguria
6
Q
What does verotoxin (produced by E.coli 0157) do?
A
Binds to receptors found on renal cells, RBC & others
Inhibit protein synthesis
7
Q
Can strains other than 0157 produce verotoxin?
A
Yes
8
Q
What may cause 0157?
A
Contact farm animals
Private drinking water
Burgers, unpasteurized dairy product
