Infectious Colitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is infectious colitis
A
inflammation of the colon due to a bacterial infection. or parasitic/viral infection
2
Q
aetiology of infectious colitis
A
infection leads to inflammation
3
Q
risk factors for developing infectious colitis
A
poor sanitation,
drinking contaminated water
antibiotic use
4
Q
presenting symptoms
A
diarrhoea,
blood and mucusy stools
abdominal pain
fever,
malaise
5
Q
investigations
A
diagnosis is clinical;
stool culture to identify causative organism
6
Q
management
A
antibiotics, antivirals or anti parasitic medication
