Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

What is the likely cause of fatty, foul-smelling diarrhoea, bloating, & abdominal pain in a patient with recent travel to thailand? _____

Hint: diagnosis

_____ is a protozoal infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica leading to bloody diarrhoea & potential extraintestinal manifestations

What is the likely cause of chronic watery diarrhoea in a HIV patient with a CD4+ count of 92/mm3 and abdomnial cramps with a low-grade fever? _____

Campylobacter jejuni is self-limiting but can be treated with _____ in severe cases

Hint: antibiotic

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

What is the management of cryptosporidiosis in HIV patients? _____ If needed, nitazoxanide can be added

Bacillus cereus gastroenteritis is predominantly associted with _____

Hint: Food

Vibrio cholerae can lead to fatal _____

What is the most common bacterial gastroenteritis? _____

Hint: microorganism