Infectious colitis Flashcards
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Define infectious colitis
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Inflammation of the colon due to bacteria, parasites or viruses
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Aetiology of infectious colitis
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Infection leads to inflammation of the colon
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Risk factors for infectious colitis
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Lack of sanitation
Drinking contaminated water
Antibiotic use
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Epidemiology of infectious colitis
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Quite COMMON
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Presenting symptoms & signs of infectious colitis
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Diarrhoea Blood & mucus in stool Lower abdominal pain Malaise Low grade fever
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Investigations for infectious colitis
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Diagnosis largely clinical
Stool culture may be used to identify causative organism
