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What is gastroenteritis?
What is gastroenteritis?
- Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by viral or bacterial infections. (correct)
- Inflammation of the skin caused by viral infections.
- Inflammation of the lungs caused by viral or bacterial infections.
- Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by fungal infections.
What are the common causes of gastroenteritis?
What are the common causes of gastroenteritis?
- Contaminated air and soil.
- Contaminated blood and urine
- Contaminated food and water. (correct)
- Contaminated clothes and shoes.
What are the symptoms of gastroenteritis?
What are the symptoms of gastroenteritis?
- Headache and dizziness.
- Chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Joint pain and muscle weakness.
- Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. (correct)
What are the complications of gastroenteritis?
What are the complications of gastroenteritis?
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How is gastroenteritis diagnosed?
How is gastroenteritis diagnosed?
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What is the incubation period of food poisoning caused by pathogens that liberate preformed toxins in food?
What is the incubation period of food poisoning caused by pathogens that liberate preformed toxins in food?
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How is staphylococcal food poisoning detected?
How is staphylococcal food poisoning detected?
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Study Notes
- Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by viral or bacterial infections.
- Contaminated food and water are common causes.
- Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fever, and dehydration.
- Complications can include dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, and reactive arthritis.
- Diagnosing gastroenteritis involves collecting stool samples and performing tests to detect bacterial pathogens, genetic material of pathogens, and antibodies in the patient's blood.
- Food poisoning can have a short incubation period of 1-6 hours and is caused by pathogens that liberate preformed toxins in food.
- Staphylococcal food poisoning is caused by contaminated food from infected human carriers, and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension, and dehydration.
- Detection of enterotoxin in food is carried out by ELISA or PCR.
- Treatment involves rehydration and managing symptoms.
- Prevention involves practicing good hygiene, properly cooking and storing food, and avoiding unpasteurized dairy and juices.
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