GIT Infections

Question 1

What are the common pathogens of GIT infections?

Answer 1

Gram -ve bacteria:

• E. Coli
• salmonella
• campylobacter
• V. Cholera
• shigella

Gram -ve bacteria:
- clostridium

Viral:
Rotavirus

Protozoal:
- giardia lamblia

Question 2

What is the general management of GIT infections?

Answer 2

• adequate hydration (fluid and electrolytes), use oral rehydration solutions
• isolating the source of the pathogen eg. food/water bourne and limiting exposure
• hygiene, hand washing, disinfecting of toilet areas

Question 3

What is the Tx of severe and or prolonged cases of campylobacter infections?

Answer 3

Erythromycin 500mg qid (5-7 days)
OR
Norfloxacin 400mg bd (5 days)