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Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Viral}} gastroenteritis is the most common cause.
Published	10/08/2024	It is essential to {{c1::isolate}} a patient with gastroenteritis in any healthcare environment, as they can easily spread it to other patient…
Published	10/08/2024	Viral gastroenteritis is common. It is highly contagious. Common causes are: • {{c1::Rotavirus}} • {{c1::Norovirus}} {{c1::Adenovirus}} is a…
Published	10/08/2024	E. colinormal intestinal bacteriaspread through contact with infected {{c1::faeces}}, unwashed {{c1::salads}} or contaminated {{c1::water}}.
Published	10/08/2024	Antibiotics should be {{c1::avoided::used/avoided?}} if E. coli gastroenteritis is considered
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Campylobacter}} is a common cause of travellers diarrhoea.
Published	10/08/2024	Campylobacter JejuniTreated with {{c1::azithromycin}} or {{c1::ciprofloxacin}}.
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Shigella}} is spread by {{c2::faeces}} contaminated drinking water, swimming pools and food.
Published	10/08/2024	Bacillus Cereus  produces {{c1::cereulide}} toxin. causes {{c2::abdominal cramping}} and {{c2::vomiting}} within 5 hours of ingestion…
Published	10/08/2024	Bacillus Cereus typical disease course is {{c1::vomiting}} within 5 hours, then {{c1::diarrhoea}} after 8 hours, then {{c1::resolution}} within 24 hou…
Published	10/08/2024	Giardia lamblia is a type of microscopic {{c1::parasite}}
Published	10/08/2024	Gastroenteritis Management  Children need to stay off school until {{c1::48}} hours after the symptoms have completely resolved
Published	10/08/2024	Post Gastroenteritis Complications• {{c1::Lactose}} intolerance • {{c1::Irritable bowel}} syndrome• {{c1::Reactive arthritis}} • {{c1::Guillain–Bar…
Published	10/08/2024	Acute gastritis is inflammation of the {{c1::stomach and presents with nausea and vomiting}}. Enteritis is inf…
Published	10/08/2024	Gastroenteritis {{c1::Dehydration}} is the main concern. The key to management is establishing whether they are able to {{c1::keep themselve…
Published	10/08/2024	Differential Diagnosis of Diarrhoea • {{c1::Infection}} (gastroenteritis)• {{c1::IBD/IBS}} • {{c1::Lactose}} intolerance• {{c1::Coeliac}} di…
Published	10/08/2024	Diarrhea:{{c1::E. coli 0157}} produces the {{c2::Shiga toxin}}.This causes {{c1::abdominal cramps}}, {{c1::bloody diarrhoea}} and {{c1::vomi…
Published	10/08/2024	Campylobacter Jejuni It is spread by{{c1::Unpasteurised milk}}{{c1::Raw or improperly cooked poultry}}{{c1::Untreated water}}Incubation = {{…
Published	10/08/2024	Shigella Incubation period = {{c1::1 to 2}} daysSymptoms resolve within {{c1::1 week}} without treatment. Symptoms: {{c2::bloody diarrhoea}}…
Published	10/08/2024	Salmonella is spread by eating {{c1::raw eggs}} or poultry, or food contaminated with the {{c1::infected faeces}} of sma…
Published	10/08/2024	Salmonella Incubation = Up to {{c1::3}} dayssymptoms resolve within {{c1::1 week}}. Symptoms: {{c2::watery diarrhoea}} that c…
Published	10/08/2024	Bacillus Cereus gram positive rod spread through {{c1::inadequately cooked}} food.grows well on food that is {{c1::not immediately refrigera…
Published	10/08/2024	Yersinia Enterocolitica gram negative bacillus. eating raw or undercooked {{c1::pork}} can cause infection.
Published	10/08/2024	Yersinia affects children, causing {{c1::watery}} or {{c1::bloody}} diarrhoea, abdominal pain, {{c1::fever}} and {{c1::lymphadenopathy}}. In…
Published	10/08/2024	Staphylococcus aureus can produce {{c1::enterotoxins}} when growing on food such as eggs, dairy and meat. This causes {{c1::small intes…
Published	10/08/2024	Giardiasis {{c1::foecal-oral}} transmission (releases cysts in the stools of infected mammals)asymptomatic or it may cause chronic {{c1::diarrhoe…
Published	10/08/2024	Principles of Gastroenteritis Management Faeces tested with {{c1::microscopy, culture and sensitivities}} to establish the causative organism and…
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