GI (diarrheal) - Enterohemorrhagic E. Coli O157:H7 (EHEC) Flashcards
1
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Morphology
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Gram negative rod
2
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Classification/Diagnosis
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Oxidase Negative
Lactose fermenter
grows on blood agar
test by stool culture
3
Q
Pathology
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Adhere to large intestines
Shiga toxin
4
Q
Epidemiology
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contaminated water, food
person-to-person spread
major cause of bloody diarrhea in developed countries
5
Q
Diseases/Symptoms
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watery, bloody diarrhea for up to 5 days
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
6
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Treatments/Vaccinations
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Rehydration
