Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) is transmitted by contaminated _____ sources

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

Cryptosporidiosis in HIV+ patients typically occurs at CD4+ counts < _____ cells/mm3

Vibrio cholerae can lead to fatal _____

Which microorganism that causes watery diarrhoea is most associated with travelling? _____

What are the two bacteria that cause rapid-onset (<6hr) food poisoning with vomiting? _____ and bacillus cereus (emetic syndrome)

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

Which microorganism causes acute bloody diarrhoea acquired from raw chicken, eggs, or poultry? _____

_____ presents with "rice-water" stools ± low-grade fever

Hint: Microorganism