Peritonitis / E. coli Flashcards
1
Q
Common microbe that causes it?
A
E.coli
2
Q
Type of microbe?
A
Gram negative rods
3
Q
Clinical features?
A
Pre existing large bowel adenocarcinoma (can perforate)
Air in abdominal cavity - seen on x ray
Lower abdominal pain that becomes generalised
4
Q
Treatment?
Mechanism of action?
A
Trimethoprim
Folic acid synthesis
