GI Disease Flashcards
1
Q
colonizatoin and growth vs intoxication?
A
presence of living bacteria required for colonization and growth. intoxication does not require presence of living bacteria. Example - botulism food poisoning
2
Q
what are host defenses against GI pathogens?
A
Enzymes
acidic pH
shedding of epithelium
3
Q
what are the types of GI disease?
A
watery diarrhea
bloody diarrhea (Dysentery)
peptic ulcer
4
Q
diarrhea vs dysentery
A
diarrhea
non inflammatory
small intestine
