Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Amoebic liver abscess is investigated with _____ that identifies a(n) hypoecholic lesion

_____ consumption is associated with norovirus

_____ is a highly contagious RNA virus in the Caliciviridae family that causes acute gastroenteritis

Entamoeba histolytica (amoebiasis) presents with _____ & abdominal pain

Entamoeba histolytica can cause an amoebic liver abscess which have a(n) "_____" consistency

Staphylococcus aureus & Bacillus cereus (emetic type) gastroenteritis is caused by _____ toxins that have a rapid-onset (<6hr)

Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli is transmitted by eating _____

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

What is the most common bacterial gastroenteritis? _____

Hint: microorganism

Cryptosporidiosis is diagnosed from _____ with acid-fast (Ziel-Neelsen) stain displaying red oocysts