gastroenteritis (mooka is bae) Flashcards
what is dysentery
inflammation of the intestine/colon causing diarrhoea with mucus and blood
what are the causes of dysentery
shigella
campylobacter
what is gastroenteritis
inflammation of the GI tract that involves the stomach and small intestine and causes infectious diarrhoea
what is acute diarrhoea
sudden onset lasting less than 2 weeks
what is chronic diarrhoea
lasts < 4 weeks
what is persistent diarrhoea
lasts 2-4 weeks
what is the most common pathogen
campylobacter
where can you catch campylobacter from
raw poultry
raw milk/cheese
what is the most common strain of campylobacter
c.jejuni
what pathogens can result in perfuse vomiting
staph. Aureus
bacillus cereus
what pathogen is associated with starchy foods
bacillus cereus
what is scombroid poisoning
massive histamine reaction with a very sudden onset and profuse diarrhoea, usually associated with dark fish from warm countries
where is salmonella found
raw poultry/meat
raw egg
what are the symptoms of salmonella
diarrhoea & vomiting
fever
where can E.coli be found
beef
raw milk
animals
what can E.coli produce
shiga-like or shigella toxins
what are the complications of E.coli
haemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS)
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
how is E.coli typed
EHEC typing
what are the risk factor for C.Diff
exposure to antibiotics
gastric acid suppression (PPIs)
what is a red flag symptom of E.coli
bloody diarrhoea
what must never be given in E.coli
antibiotics
what is the treatment of C.Diff
metronidazole
fidaxomicin if relapse occurs within 12 weeks
