Gut/liver Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of acute hepatitis?
A
Arthralagia, malaise, hepatitis, loss appetite for cigarettes
2
Q
Risk factors for hep C infection?
A
Sexual
IVDU
Tattoos
3
Q
In HUS what is the triad?
A
Haemolytic anaemia
Uraemia (Renal failure)
Thrombocytopenia
4
Q
Rx for HUS?
A
Supportive
ABx are contraindicated!
5
Q
Features of hep A?
A
Acute 2-4 weeks incubation
Flu like prodrome
Jaundice and hepatosplenomegaly
6
Q
Infective Causes of bloody diarrhoea?
A
Shigella
Campylobacter
Amoebiasis
7
Q
What organism have a 1-6 hour incubation period for diarrhoea?
A
Staph aureus, b. Cereus (vomiting precedes diarrhoea)
8
Q
What organism have a >7 day incubation period for diarrhoea?
A
Giardiasis and amoebiasis
9
Q
Diagnostic test for rotavirus in a Child?
A
Electron microscopy of the stool
