Infectious Colitis Flashcards
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Definition
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Inflammation of the colon due to bacteria, parasites or viruses
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Aetiology
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Infection leads to inflammation of the colon
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Risk factors
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o Lack of sanitation
o Drinking contaminated water
o Antibiotic use
4
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Epidemiology
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Quite COMMON
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Presenting symptoms
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- Diarrhoea
- Blood and mucus in the stools
- Lower abdominal pain
- Malaise
- Low-grade fever
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Investigations
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- Diagnosis is largely CLINICAL
* Stool culture may be used to identify the causative organism
