Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards
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_____ consumption is associated with norovirus
The most sensitive and specific investigation for intestinal amoebiasis is _____
_____ is a protozoa (parasite) that causes chronic watery diarrhea in immunocompromised patients
Which microorganism is associated with sudden-onset vomiting** & abdominal pain after studying all day for the UKMLA and eating leftover Chinese food? _____
Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) is transmitted by contaminated _____ sources
Which microorganism is associated with sudden-onset food poisoning with predominant vomiting after eating dairy products? _____
Giardiasis Initial investigation: _____ Most sensitive test (often gold-standard): Stool PCR or Antigen assay (ELISA)
_____ is a protozoal infection caused by Giardia duodenalis leading to chronic, foul-smelling diarrhoea & bloating
Salmonella (non-typhoidal) is self-limiting but can be treated with _____ in severe cases
Hint: antibiotic
Acute diarrhoea associated with undercooked chicken implicates _____ & Campylobacter jejuni
Hint: organism
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