IBS 2 Flashcards
Most cases of diarrhea are what?
self-limited
(esp. when associated with N/V)
Diarrhea:
- Acute= < ___days
- Persistent= > ____ days but < ____
- Chronic= >____ days
- Acute= < 14days
- Persistent= > 14 days but < 30
- Chronic= >30days
Most cases of acute diarrhea are _____
viral
What 3 viruses are common causes of acute diarrhea
- Rotavirus
- Adenovirus
- Norwalk-like virus
“RAN”
Bacterial causes of diarrhea tend to be _______ than viral causes
more severe- cause inflammatory diarrhea
What are the 6 common bacterial causes of acute diarrhea
- Campylobacter
- Salmonella
- Shigella
- Enterohemorrhagic E coli (E. coli 0157-H7)
- Vibrio (seafood)
- Listeria
What are the 2 protozoa to cause acute diarrhea?
- Giardia- MC
- Crytosporidium (HIV)
Presentation of inflammatory or non-inflammatory diarrhea?
- Diffuse, watery diarrhea
- abdominal cramping
- N/V
- Fever
Non-inflammatory
What are the 3 causes of non-inflammatory diarrhea
(“NAG”)
- Norwalk-like virus
- Adenovirus
- Giardia
Presentation of inflammatory or non-inflammatory diarrhea?
- Bloody diarrhea
- Fever
- LLQ pain
- tenesmus
Inflammatory
What are the 5 causes of inflammatory diarrhea
- Shigella
- Salmonella
- Campylobacter
- Enterohemorrhagic E coli
- C- diff
Which cause of noninflammatory diarrhea?
- < 2y/o
- sxs < 1wk
- Present with V/D and F
Rotavirus
How do you treat noninflammatory diarrhea caused by Rotavirus?
Supportive
(can progress to dehydration or be fatal)
Bloody diarrhea is MCly associated w/ what
Enterohemorrhagic E coli
Noninflammatory diarrhea with vomiting suggests what
Viral enteritis or food poisoning