Infection Flashcards
what is the main symptom in GI infections
diarrhoea
how will dehydration present
dry skin/lips, low blood pressure, high heart rate, low urine output
what type of organism is cyclospora cayetanensis
parasite
how is cyclospora cayetanensis transmitted
fecal-oral
what are the symptoms of infection with cyclospora cayetanensis
anorexia, nausea, watery diarrhoea, fatigue, pain
what is the treatment for cyclospora cayetanensis normally
supportive - fluid dehydration, pain medication
what is the treatment of cyclospora cayetanensis in immunocompromised patients
trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole
what type of organism is campylobacter
gram negative bacteria
how is campylobacter transmitted
contaminated food/water, direct contact with farm animals
what animal is campylobacter usually found in
normal flora of poultry
what are the symptoms of infection with campylobacter
vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, pain, fever
what are the acute complications of campylobacter
cholecystitis, peritonitis, rash, sepsis, pericarditis
what are the chronic complications of campylobacter
reactive arthritis and Gullain-Barre syndrome
what is Gullain-Barre syndrome
where theres muscle paralysis
what is the treatment for campylobacter
supportive
