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gastroenteritis (mooka is bae) Flashcards

1
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what is dysentery

A

inflammation of the intestine/colon causing diarrhoea with mucus and blood

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2
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what are the causes of dysentery

A

shigella

campylobacter

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3
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what is gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the GI tract that involves the stomach and small intestine and causes infectious diarrhoea

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4
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what is acute diarrhoea

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sudden onset lasting less than 2 weeks

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5
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what is chronic diarrhoea

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lasts < 4 weeks

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6
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what is persistent diarrhoea

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lasts 2-4 weeks

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7
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what is the most common pathogen

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campylobacter

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8
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where can you catch campylobacter from

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raw poultry

raw milk/cheese

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9
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what is the most common strain of campylobacter

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c.jejuni

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what pathogens can result in perfuse vomiting

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staph. Aureus

bacillus cereus

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11
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what pathogen is associated with starchy foods

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bacillus cereus

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12
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what is scombroid poisoning

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massive histamine reaction with a very sudden onset and profuse diarrhoea, usually associated with dark fish from warm countries

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13
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where is salmonella found

A

raw poultry/meat

raw egg

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14
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what are the symptoms of salmonella

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diarrhoea & vomiting

fever

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15
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where can E.coli be found

A

beef
raw milk
animals

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16
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what can E.coli produce

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shiga-like or shigella toxins

17
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what are the complications of E.coli

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haemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS)

disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

18
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how is E.coli typed

A

EHEC typing

19
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what are the risk factor for C.Diff

A

exposure to antibiotics

gastric acid suppression (PPIs)

20
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what is a red flag symptom of E.coli

A

bloody diarrhoea

21
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what must never be given in E.coli

A

antibiotics

22
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what is the treatment of C.Diff

A

metronidazole

fidaxomicin if relapse occurs within 12 weeks

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