microbio Flashcards
1
Q
what is C difficile?
A
gram +Ve anaerobic motile bacillus, spore producing
2
Q
symptoms/signs of C difficile?
A
- diarrhoea
- loss of appetite
- temperature
- nausea
- Increased WCC
3
Q
treatment for moderate C difficile?
A
metronidazole
4
Q
treatment for severe C difficile?
A
vancomycin
5
Q
how to deal with C difficile in general?
A
SIGHT S- suspect I- isolate within 2 hours G- gloves and aprons H- hand wash with soap T- test immediately
6
Q
investigations to detect C difficile?
A
immunoassay for glutamate dehydrogenase
