Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What microorganism is associated with children causing rapid-onset high fever, bloody diarrhoea ± seizures? _____

Vibrio cholerae can lead to fatal _____

Giardiasis is managed with _____

Enterotoxigenic E. coli = _____ diarrhoea Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli = Bloody diarrhoea

Vibrio cholerae is acquired from _____

What is the most common bacterial gastroenteritis? _____

Hint: microorganism

Salmonella (non-typhoidal) is self-limiting but can be treated with _____ in severe cases

Hint: antibiotic

_____ presents with "rice-water" stools ± low-grade fever

Hint: Microorganism

Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) is transmitted by contaminated _____ sources

Giardia is typically ingested from _____ associated with travel/camping/hiking