Gastroenterology & Hepatology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 131: Norovirus presents with _____ alongside vomiting and pyrexia
Answer: watery diarrhoea
Flashcard 132: Rotavirus presents with _____ alongside vomiting and pyrexia
Answer: severe watery diarrhoea
Flashcard 133: Entamoeba histolytica (amoebiasis) presents with _____ & abdominal pain
Answer: bloody diarrhoea
Flashcard 134: Norovirus & rotavirus typically occur in the _____ season
Answer: winter
Flashcard 135: Amoebiasis is investigated with _____
Answer: stool PCR
Flashcard 136: Rotavirus is a clinical diagnosis but can be investigated with _____
Answer: stool rotavirus antigen test (ELISA)
Flashcard 137: What is the management of rotavirus?
_____
Answer: Supportive (manage for dehydration with fluids & electrolyte replacement; antiemetics)
Flashcard 138: Amoebic liver abscesses may also require _____ alongside the mainstay management
Answer: drainage
Flashcard 139: What complication can occur in norovirus & rotavirus?
_____
Answer: Dehydration → assess fluid status (mucous membranes, capilliary refill, BP, HR, U&Es, urine output)
Flashcard 140: Amoebic liver abscess is investigated with _____ that identifies a(n) hypoecholic lesion
Answer: US
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