GI infections Flashcards
What bacteria cause bloody diarrhoea?
Shigella
Salmonella
E.coli
Campylobacter
What bacteria cause watery diarrhoea?
E.coli
Vibrio cholerae
Giardia lamblia
What bacteria are found in canned foods?
clostridium botulinum
What is a complications of clostridium botulinum and campylobacter?
Guillain barre
What things can cause salmonella cause?
diarrhoea
OR
typhoid fever - salmonella typhi
What are the features of typhoid fever?
rose spots
initial systemic upset
constipation
bradycardia
how is giarda spread?
faeco oral
what is the rx of giarda?
metronidazole
What bacteria is associated with rice?
bacillus cereus
What is travellers diarrhoea defined as?
≥3 watery stools in 24hrs +/- sx e.g. abdo pain, vomiting
What type of bacteria is c diff
gram POSITIVE rod
What are the causes of c diff?
4 C's: Ciprofloxacin Cephalosporins Clindamycin Co-amoxiclav
What are the CFs of c.diff?
diarrhoea
abdo pain
raised WBC
if severe - toxic megacolon
How is C diff diagnosed?
C diff toxin in stool
What is the 1st line treatment of c diff?
oral metronidazole for 10-14 days
