Infective Gastroenteritis Flashcards
1
Q
Where is S aureus found
A
- cooked meats
- cream products
2
Q
Where is bacillus cereus found
A
Reheated rice
3
Q
Where is clostridium perfringens found
A
- reheated meat dishes
- cooked meats
4
Q
Where is E. coli found
A
- faeces
- water
- unwashed salad
5
Q
What do rotaviruses cause
A
Infantile gastroenteritis
6
Q
What does norovirus do
A
Viral infectious gastroenteritis all ages
7
Q
What does adenovirus do
A
- resp infections
- children gastroenteritis
8
Q
Ciprofloxacin is given to
A
- salmonella
- shigella
9
Q
Macrolides are given in
A
Campylobacter
10
Q
Tetracycline reduces transmission in
A
Cholera
11
Q
How long should you stay at home for after recovery (symptom-free)
A
2 days
12
Q
2 abx strongly linked to C diff
A
- clindamycin
- ceftriaxone
13
Q
2 major RFs for c.diff infections
A
BS Abx
long term PPI
