Infectious Diarrhea Flashcards
What is the definition of diarrhea?
> 3 BM per day or liquid feces
What is acute diarrhea?
<14 days
What is persistent diarrhea?
> 14 days
What is chronic diarrhea?
> 30 days
Where is the pathogen in inflammatory vs non inflammatory diarrhea?
In colon vs small intestine
Inflammatory diarrhea has what in the stool?
Leukocytes
What could be cause be for quick onset diarrhea 4-6 hours after ingestion?
S aureus, B cereus
What could be the cause for diarrhea 24 hours after ingestion?
E coli, Vibrio sp
Think toxins produced in the intestine)
What would be the cause of diarrhea 1-3 days after ingestion?
Campylobacter, Shigella, Salmonella
What would be the cause of diarrhea 24-48 hours after ingestion?
Viruses
What would be the cause of bacteria 1-2 weeks after ingestion?
Protozoans
What is the empiric treatment for diarrhea?
Cipro or levofloxacin
