Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards
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Giardiasis Initial investigation: _____ Most sensitive test (often gold-standard): Stool PCR or Antigen assay (ELISA)
Shigella and Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) both produce _____ toxins that result in bloody diarrhea and can cause haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Which microorganism causes acute bloody diarrhoea acquired from raw chicken, eggs, or poultry? _____
What is the likely cause of fatty, foul-smelling diarrhoea, bloating, & abdominal pain in a patient with recent travel to thailand? _____
Hint: diagnosis
Which microorganism that causes watery diarrhoea is most associated with travelling? _____
Giardiasis is managed with _____
What are the two bacteria that cause rapid-onset (<6hr) food poisoning with vomiting? _____ and bacillus cereus (emetic syndrome)
Salmonella (non-typhoidal) is self-limiting but can be treated with _____ in severe cases
Hint: antibiotic
_____ is a protozoa (parasite) that causes chronic watery diarrhea in immunocompromised patients
Cryptosporidiosis is diagnosed from _____ with acid-fast (Ziel-Neelsen) stain displaying red oocysts
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