Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Hepatitis B serology: _____ is positive when there is current infection (acute or chronic)

_____ is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus; it is the most prevalent hepatitis viral infection

_____ may be considered in patients who have had 2 or more episodes of C.diff infection

Hint: Management

C. diff stool antigen testing shows _____

Hint: Exposure to C. diff or Current Infection

What is the management of first episode C. diff? _____ & Oral vancomycin for 10 days

Life threatening C. diff infections are indicated by findings such as: _____, ileus, toxic megacolon

C. diff will usually present with _____ and abdominal pain

Hint: Symptom

Diarrhoea due to C. diff infection should resolve within _____ weeks

What is the management of recurrent C. diff after _____? Stop current ABX if possible & Oral vancomycin OR fidaxomicin

Hint: Timeframe

C. diff bacteria produce an _____ which damages the intestines and can cause pseudomembranous colitis