Notes in Week 2 - GI Part 2

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Published	05/10/2025	Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff or CDI) is a gram {{c1::positive spore forming bacillus}}, obligate {{c1::anaerobe}}
Published	05/10/2025	Clostridium Difficile is part of the {{c1::normal GI flora}} in 1-3% of healthy adults however when there is disruption to the {{c1::GI flora}} like i…
Published	05/10/2025	what is unique about clostridium difficile?
Published	05/10/2025	why is there increasing outbreaks of C. diff infection? where are outbreaks likely found?
Published	05/10/2025	How can C. diff be transmitted?
Published	05/10/2025	how long can c. diff spores survive on environmental surfaces?
Published	05/10/2025	what is the pathophysiology to CDI?
Published	05/10/2025	RF for CDI
Published	05/10/2025	s/s of CDI
Published	05/10/2025	complication of CDI
Published	05/10/2025	what diagnostics are used to confirm the diagnosis of CDI?
Published	05/10/2025	what is the gold standard diagnostic for diagnosing CDI?
Published	05/10/2025	after treatment of CDI, does a patient need to be retested?
Published	05/10/2025	what are the indications of a patient getting a colonoscopy when working up CDI? what would results look like?
Published	05/10/2025	what is the first line treatment for CDI?
Published	05/10/2025	Signs and symptoms of GI bleeding depend on the {{c1::location}} of the bleed and if it is {{c1::overt}} (obvious) or {{c1::occult}} (hidden)
Published	05/10/2025	how might overt bleeding in the upper GI show up as?
Published	05/10/2025	how might overt bleeding in the lower GI show up as?
Published	05/10/2025	what symptoms are associated with occult bleeding?
Published	05/10/2025	what causes upper GI bleeding (overt)?
Published	05/10/2025	what conditions can cause overt AND occult bleeding?
Published	05/10/2025	what are causes of lower GI bleeding?
Published	05/10/2025	GI bleeding treatment
Published	05/10/2025	what is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Published	05/10/2025	Tobacco is a risk factor of developing inflammatory bowel disease however it can actually be a protective factor in {{c1::ulcerative colitis }}
Published	05/10/2025	complications to IBD
Published	05/10/2025	what is the clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis?
Published	05/10/2025	what is the clinical presentation of Crohn's?
Published	05/10/2025	what lab results can indicate IBD?
Published	05/10/2025	what is the gold standard for dx IBD?
Published	05/10/2025	after a patient is dx w/ Crohns what other diagnostic should be ordered if there is concern about fistula/abscess?
Published	05/10/2025	what would biopsies of ulcerative colitis vs Crohn's be like?
Published	05/10/2025	what are extraintestinal manifestations of IBD (both UC and CD)?
Published	05/10/2025	what are extraintestinal manifestations of IBD that are mostly ulcerative colitis?
Published	05/10/2025	what is toxic megacolon (complication of IBD)
Published	05/10/2025	what is fulminant colitis?
Published	05/10/2025	what is the first line treatment for acute flare, induction therapy of IBD?
Published	05/10/2025	what other medication can you add in addition to 5-ASA for acute flare of IBD?
Published	05/10/2025	what medications can you prescribe if you suspect abscess or fistula in conjunction with IBD flare up?
Published	05/10/2025	what medications are used as maintainance or remission therapy for IBD?
Published	05/10/2025	what other options are there for ulcerative colitis if a patient does not respond to pharmacologic treatment?
Published	05/10/2025	Since Crohn's can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus then abcesses, fistulas, or strictures can occur anywhere therefore treatment must be {{c1…
Published	05/10/2025	when is surgery indicated for IBD?
Published	05/10/2025	what are key symptoms that should always put IBD on your ddx list?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the definition of infectious diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	what are the 3 causes of infectious diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	what are complications that can develop with infectious diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	infectious diarrhea is often {{c1::self-limited}} and labs are not usually necessary unless {{c2::severe illness}}, symptoms {{c3::>7days}}, RF ({{…
Published	05/11/2025	what is the common treatment for infectious diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	why are abx cautiously used when treating infectious diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	contrast the two types of infectious diarrhea: noninvasice/noninflammatory (secretory) vs invasive/inflammatory
Published	05/11/2025	what are the key characteristics of noninvasive diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	what are the key characteristics of invasive diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	what causes clostridium perfringens infection?
Published	05/11/2025	incubation time of clostridium perfrinogens?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of clostridium perfringens infection
Published	05/11/2025	why are clostridium perfringen infections often unreported?
Published	05/11/2025	what can help dx clostridium perfringen infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what causes enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)?
Published	05/11/2025	how long does an ETEC infection last?
Published	05/11/2025	what is used to dx ETEC infection
Published	05/11/2025	treatment for ETEC infection
Published	05/11/2025	what causes vibrio cholera infection?
Published	05/11/2025	where is vibrio cholera commonly found?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of vibrio cholera infection
Published	05/11/2025	besides clinical assessment, what diagnostic can be used to dx vibrio cholera?
Published	05/11/2025	treatment for vibrio cholera
Published	05/11/2025	why can vibrio cholera be deathly?
Published	05/11/2025	what can cause S. aureus diarrhea infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the incubation time for S. aureus infection?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of S. aureus infection
Published	05/11/2025	what can cause B cereus (emetic)
Published	05/11/2025	what is the incubation time of B. cereus infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what protozoa is the common cause of parasitic diarrhea in areas with poor santitation?
Published	05/11/2025	Giardia lamblia is associated with {{c1::waterborne}} and {{c1::foodborne}} diarrhea
Published	05/11/2025	incubation time for giardia infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the common cause of a giardia infection?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of giardia infection
Published	05/11/2025	what diagnostic can help dx giardia infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what would be the treatment in an immune competent patient with giardia?
Published	05/11/2025	who is commonly affected by cryptosporidium parvum infections?
Published	05/11/2025	what are the causes of cryptosporidium parvum infections?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of cryptosporidium parvum infection
Published	05/11/2025	what diagnostics are used to identify cryptosporidium parvum infection?
Published	05/11/2025	in what population is cryptosporidium parvum potentially life threatening?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the leading cause of gastroenteritis?
Published	05/11/2025	what about norovirus makes it quickly infectious?
Published	05/11/2025	how is norovirus acquired for an infection?
Published	05/11/2025	incubation time for norovirus
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of norovirus infection
Published	05/11/2025	is test needed to dx norovirus?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the common cause of noninvasive diarrhea in children under the age of 1?
Published	05/11/2025	how is rotavirus contracted?
Published	05/11/2025	incubation time for rotavirus
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of rotavirus infection
Published	05/11/2025	what can help prevent rotavirus infection
Published	05/11/2025	what can cause Salmonella (nontyphoidal)?
Published	05/11/2025	incubation time for salmonella infection?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of salmonella diarrhea
Published	05/11/2025	what diagnostic can help dx salmonella infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the treatment for a severe salmonella infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what complication can arise with a salmonella infection and who is likely to be affected by this?
Published	05/11/2025	how is campylobacter jejuni contracted?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the incubation period for campylobacter jejuni?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of  Campylobacter jejuni infection
Published	05/11/2025	what can help dx Campylobacter jejuni infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what complications can develop with Campylobacter jejuni infections?
Published	05/11/2025	what is a classic cause of dysenteric (bloody) diarrhea?
Published	05/11/2025	how is shigella contracted?
Published	05/11/2025	where does shigella colonize in?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the incubation period of shigella?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of shigella infection
Published	05/11/2025	what is used to identify a shigella infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the treatment for a severe shigella infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what can complicate invasive diarrhea caused by E. coli (EHEC)?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the cause of EHEC infection?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of EHEC infection
Published	05/11/2025	what diagnostics are ordered to confirm EHEC infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what should be avoided when dealing with a EHEC infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the cause of V. parahaemolyticus infection?
Published	05/11/2025	what is the incubation period for V. parahaemolyticus?
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of V. parahaemolyticus infection
Published	05/11/2025	what is the cause of a Yersinia enterocolitica infection?
Published	05/11/2025	incubation period of Yersinia enterocolitica
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of Yersinia enterocolitica infection
Published	05/11/2025	where is there higher prevalence of entamoeba histolytica infections?
Published	05/11/2025	who is commonly affected by Entamoeba histolytica infections?
Published	05/11/2025	incubation period of Entamoeba histolytica
Published	05/11/2025	s/s of Entamoeba histolytica infection
Published	05/11/2025	what diagnostics are used to help confirm a Entamoeba histolytica infection?
Published	05/11/2025	how is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) similar to a HSV infection?
Published	05/11/2025	where is there higher prevalence of Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Published	05/11/2025	how is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) spread?
Published	05/11/2025	what population is commonly affected by Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?
Published	05/11/2025	treatment for Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
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