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What is the primary method of treatment for gastroenteritis?
What is the primary method of treatment for gastroenteritis?
- Rest and diet modification
- Intravenous medication
- Rehydration (correct)
- Antibiotics for all patients
When are antibiotics indicated for patients with gastroenteritis?
When are antibiotics indicated for patients with gastroenteritis?
- If symptoms last more than 48 hours
- If they are bacteraemic or immunosuppressed (correct)
- Always for all patients
- Only if they have a fever
Which antibiotic may be used if indicated for gastroenteritis?
Which antibiotic may be used if indicated for gastroenteritis?
- Metronidazole
- Amoxicillin
- Ciprofloxacin (correct)
- Penicillin
What is one of the recommended practices for preventing gastroenteritis?
What is one of the recommended practices for preventing gastroenteritis?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the treatment protocol for gastroenteritis?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the treatment protocol for gastroenteritis?
Which organism is primarily associated with giardiasis?
Which organism is primarily associated with giardiasis?
Which of the following pathogens is commonly responsible for amoebiasis?
Which of the following pathogens is commonly responsible for amoebiasis?
Which bacteria are categorized as non-typhoidal Salmonella?
Which bacteria are categorized as non-typhoidal Salmonella?
Which condition is NOT caused by Vibrio species?
Which condition is NOT caused by Vibrio species?
Which of these pathogens is primarily associated with foodborne illnesses?
Which of these pathogens is primarily associated with foodborne illnesses?
What is the primary diagnostic method for enterohaemorrhagic E. coli?
What is the primary diagnostic method for enterohaemorrhagic E. coli?
Why are antibiotics not recommended for treating enterohaemorrhagic E. coli infections?
Why are antibiotics not recommended for treating enterohaemorrhagic E. coli infections?
What is one of the key management practices for patients with enterohaemorrhagic E. coli?
What is one of the key management practices for patients with enterohaemorrhagic E. coli?
In managing enterohaemorrhagic E. coli, what isolation measures are suggested?
In managing enterohaemorrhagic E. coli, what isolation measures are suggested?
Which of the following is true regarding the culture method for diagnosing enterohaemorrhagic E. coli?
Which of the following is true regarding the culture method for diagnosing enterohaemorrhagic E. coli?
What is the primary symptom of enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?
What is the primary symptom of enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?
What is the primary cause of gastroenteritis?
What is the primary cause of gastroenteritis?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized complication of food poisoning?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized complication of food poisoning?
In which regions is enterotoxigenic E. coli most commonly found?
In which regions is enterotoxigenic E. coli most commonly found?
What is the typical duration for the symptoms of an enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?
What is the typical duration for the symptoms of an enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?
What is the minimum frequency of loose or liquid stools required to define diarrhea?
What is the minimum frequency of loose or liquid stools required to define diarrhea?
Which of the following is a key virulence factor in foodborne pathogens?
Which of the following is a key virulence factor in foodborne pathogens?
Which of the following best describes the severity of the symptoms caused by enterotoxigenic E. coli?
Which of the following best describes the severity of the symptoms caused by enterotoxigenic E. coli?
What is the incubation period for enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?
What is the incubation period for enterotoxigenic E. coli infection?
How are most cases of food poisoning transmitted?
How are most cases of food poisoning transmitted?
Which factor is NOT typically associated with food poisoning outbreaks?
Which factor is NOT typically associated with food poisoning outbreaks?
What is one common symptom of food poisoning?
What is one common symptom of food poisoning?
What type of illness can food poisoning result in besides gastroenteritis?
What type of illness can food poisoning result in besides gastroenteritis?
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the epidemiology of key foodborne pathogens.
- Identify virulence factors of foodborne pathogens and their roles in infection.
- Describe the pathogenesis of food poisoning.
- Recognize clinical features and complications associated with food poisoning.
- Outline laboratory diagnosis techniques for food poisoning.
- Select appropriate management strategies for patients experiencing food poisoning.
- Implement measures to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Definitions
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal lining, often caused by food poisoning or irritants.
- Food Poisoning: Illnesses resulting from ingesting contaminated food causing gastrointestinal issues, systemic illness, or neurological syndromes.
- Diarrhoea: Defined as three or more loose or liquid stools within 24 hours for an extended period (more than three days).
Food Poisoning Epidemiology
- Common and caused by various infectious agents; often sporadic with potential outbreaks.
- Reporting to Public Health agencies required; details available on HPSC website.
- Transmission typically occurs via contaminated food/water; implicated pathogens include:
- Non-typhoidal Salmonella
- Shigella spp.
- Vibrio spp.
- Yersinia spp.
- Listeria spp.
- Protozoa such as Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica.
Lecture Focus
- Diagnosis through PCR and culture of faeces or blood is essential for determining food poisoning causes.
Treatment
- Rehydration is critical for all cases.
- Antibiotics are not routinely prescribed for gastroenteritis unless the patient is bacteremic or immunosuppressed, with azithromycin or ciprofloxacin used if susceptible.
- Preventative measures rely on good food hygiene practices, including proper cooking/storage of meat and thorough handwashing after contact with animals or raw meat.
Specific Pathogens
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Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli:
- Diagnosis via PCR of faeces; culture confirmation needed from reference labs.
- Management focuses on rehydration; antibiotics can exacerbate symptoms due to toxin release.
- Hospitalization may be necessary for isolated cases with contact precautions.
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Enterotoxigenic E. coli (Traveler's Diarrhoea):
- Common in underdeveloped regions with poor sanitation.
- Short incubation period (1-3 days), presenting with watery diarrhoea, fever, and nausea.
- Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe cholera-like syndrome; usually self-limiting within 1-5 days.
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