Infective Gastroenteritis Flashcards
what is the general cause of infective gastroenteritis
Food poisoning ==> Usually self limiting
What are 3 main symptoms of infective gastroenteritis
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal Pain
what are 4 bacterial causes of gastroenteritis
E.coli ==> Contaminated food / water
Campylobacter ==> Animal faeces (uncooked food)
Salmonella
Shigella ==> human faeces (Shitella)
What are 3 viral causes of gastroenteritis
Norovirus
Astrovirus
Rotavirus
What parasite can cause gastroenteritis
Giardia Duodenalis
What questions are you asking the Px in regards to the investigation stage (3)
**Infective Gastroenteritis
Recent travel
Recent drugs taken
What have they ate
What is the main investigation that is used in infective gastroenteritis
Stool culture
If gastroenteritis is severe, what are you giving the Px
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORC)
What should you tell the Px (for treatment in terms of what not to take) (2)
**infective gastroenteritis
Dont take Anti-diarrheal/vomiting
Advise on hygiene
