Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

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

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? _____

Bacillus cereus gastroenteritis is predominantly associted with _____

Hint: Food

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

_____ is a protozoal infection caused by Cryptosporidium spp. leading to watery diarrhoea, dehydration, & abdominal cramps

_____ initially presents with watery & ill-smelling diarrhoea followed by bloody diarrhea

Cryptosporidiosis is transmitted via the _____ route

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

Giardiasis is managed with _____