Nausea and Vomiting (Stomach “Bug” or Gastroenteritis)
... • Nausea and vomiting is most commonly caused by a viral infection and may be associated with diarrhea. • This illness is self-limited with the majority of people finding improvement within 24-hours and are back to normal by 72-hours after onset of the illness. ...
... • Nausea and vomiting is most commonly caused by a viral infection and may be associated with diarrhea. • This illness is self-limited with the majority of people finding improvement within 24-hours and are back to normal by 72-hours after onset of the illness. ...
Pathogens - Perry Local Schools
... viruses that cause disease in living things How do these ‘guys’ get into the water? Through raw sewage or animal waste they are then passed on to others who come in contact with the contaminated water ...
... viruses that cause disease in living things How do these ‘guys’ get into the water? Through raw sewage or animal waste they are then passed on to others who come in contact with the contaminated water ...
Gastroenteritis – “stomach flu” but is not related to influenza at all
... Pepto-Bismol – bismuth subsalicylate and Kaolin-pectin (Kaopectate) o Anti-secretory agent decreases fluid in lumen Anti-motility drugs – Lomotil, Imodium, codeine o Contraindicated in infx diarrhea Avoid aspirin and NSAIDS – could irritate GI tract ...
... Pepto-Bismol – bismuth subsalicylate and Kaolin-pectin (Kaopectate) o Anti-secretory agent decreases fluid in lumen Anti-motility drugs – Lomotil, Imodium, codeine o Contraindicated in infx diarrhea Avoid aspirin and NSAIDS – could irritate GI tract ...
Cholera Definition
... 1.reduce the duration and volume of diarrhea 2.shorten the period of bacterial excreta from the feces ...
... 1.reduce the duration and volume of diarrhea 2.shorten the period of bacterial excreta from the feces ...
Cholera
... The efficiency of this vaccine in protection is disputed as it stimulates antibacterial but not antitoxic antibodies. ...
... The efficiency of this vaccine in protection is disputed as it stimulates antibacterial but not antitoxic antibodies. ...
DYSENTERY
... - Common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella live in animal and human intestines & shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. ROTAVIRUS - Most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and young children - The virus ...
... - Common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella live in animal and human intestines & shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. ROTAVIRUS - Most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and young children - The virus ...
Digestive Diseases
... Pus, mucus, and blood may appear in stools as a result of the intestinal ulceration (typical of this infection) ...
... Pus, mucus, and blood may appear in stools as a result of the intestinal ulceration (typical of this infection) ...
Ricardo A. Caicedo, MD Pediatric Gastroenterology University of Florida
... • Greater sensitivity than O+P • Simpler than duodenal bx ...
... • Greater sensitivity than O+P • Simpler than duodenal bx ...
ENTERIC PATHOGENS PANEL by PCR
... Preferred test for severe community-acquired diarrhea without travel history or concern for parasitic infection ...
... Preferred test for severe community-acquired diarrhea without travel history or concern for parasitic infection ...
Introduction to Waterborne Pathogens
... Salmonella at a given time most common bacterial pathogen in wastewater primarily foodborne (beef, poultry, milk, eggs), but also transmitted by water ...
... Salmonella at a given time most common bacterial pathogen in wastewater primarily foodborne (beef, poultry, milk, eggs), but also transmitted by water ...
Document
... • Traveler's diarrhea – Prophylactic- not recommended – A single dose of oral Quinilone at onset ...
... • Traveler's diarrhea – Prophylactic- not recommended – A single dose of oral Quinilone at onset ...
Diarrhea - Pediatric Medicine of Wallingford
... expect these illnesses to resolve on their own, but, while the worst of it will probably be over within 2-3 days, the total duration of illness can extend for up to 2 weeks. Some diarrhea has a bacterial cause, often related to contaminated food products, international travel, or direct contact with ...
... expect these illnesses to resolve on their own, but, while the worst of it will probably be over within 2-3 days, the total duration of illness can extend for up to 2 weeks. Some diarrhea has a bacterial cause, often related to contaminated food products, international travel, or direct contact with ...
Microvillus Inclusion Disease
... nutrition. Metabolic decompensation, dehydration, recurrent infections, and complications involving the liver and kidneys make long-term outcomes poor. These patients are candidates for small bowel transplantation and should be managed in centers that are equipped to perform the necessary procedures ...
... nutrition. Metabolic decompensation, dehydration, recurrent infections, and complications involving the liver and kidneys make long-term outcomes poor. These patients are candidates for small bowel transplantation and should be managed in centers that are equipped to perform the necessary procedures ...
E coli
... 4. Always cook meat, _especially_ ground meat, until the juices run absolutely clear - pink _is not_ good enough. In fact, it is necessary for the internal temperature of a hamburger pattie to reach 160 degrees F to kill all of any contaminating E. coli. 5. In day-care centers, schools, etc., any sm ...
... 4. Always cook meat, _especially_ ground meat, until the juices run absolutely clear - pink _is not_ good enough. In fact, it is necessary for the internal temperature of a hamburger pattie to reach 160 degrees F to kill all of any contaminating E. coli. 5. In day-care centers, schools, etc., any sm ...
Viral gastroenteritis
... causing destruction of these cells . They do not replicate in the crypt . As a result, maladsorption of fluids and ...
... causing destruction of these cells . They do not replicate in the crypt . As a result, maladsorption of fluids and ...
Ferrets
... Fox, JG. 1988. Biology and Diseases of the Ferret. Lea & Febiger Publishing, Philadelphia, PA. Global Health Disease Fact Sheets, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, http://www.cdc.gov/ ...
... Fox, JG. 1988. Biology and Diseases of the Ferret. Lea & Febiger Publishing, Philadelphia, PA. Global Health Disease Fact Sheets, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, http://www.cdc.gov/ ...
Giardia lamblia
... contact with their feces can spread the infection to others. For this reason, most of my time is spent in developing countries that are overcrowded and plagued by inadequate sanitation and water quality control. However, I am also the most common cause of waterborne epidemics of diarrhea in the Unit ...
... contact with their feces can spread the infection to others. For this reason, most of my time is spent in developing countries that are overcrowded and plagued by inadequate sanitation and water quality control. However, I am also the most common cause of waterborne epidemics of diarrhea in the Unit ...
Describe the events that lead to dental caries and periodontal disease
... From mild diarrhea to life threatening colitis Millions of cases per year Nosocomial disease, associated with hospitalized patients and nursing home residents ...
... From mild diarrhea to life threatening colitis Millions of cases per year Nosocomial disease, associated with hospitalized patients and nursing home residents ...
401_06_CDD_and_probi.. - University of Washington
... •Use Saccharomyces boulardii probiotic to prevent relapses. Dose is 500mg BID for 4-6weeks. ...
... •Use Saccharomyces boulardii probiotic to prevent relapses. Dose is 500mg BID for 4-6weeks. ...
Chronic Diarrhea
... THE MOST DOMINANT WITH AT LEAST 1 X 10 14TH BACTERIA, PREDOMINANTLY ANAEROBES WITH THOUSANDS OF DIFFERENT SPECIES, MANY OF WHICH HAVEN’T BEEN CULTURED BACTERIA INTERACT WITH THE INTESTINAL MUCOSA IN A VARIETY OF WAYS ...
... THE MOST DOMINANT WITH AT LEAST 1 X 10 14TH BACTERIA, PREDOMINANTLY ANAEROBES WITH THOUSANDS OF DIFFERENT SPECIES, MANY OF WHICH HAVEN’T BEEN CULTURED BACTERIA INTERACT WITH THE INTESTINAL MUCOSA IN A VARIETY OF WAYS ...
Diarrhea Relief
... Various Lactobacilli species including acidophilus have proven to reduce diarrhea when taken with diarrhea causing antibiotics, or when diarrhea is caused by rotavirus. The means by which the probiotic bacteria have their effect is not yet certain. Pasteurized yogurt (the bacteria has been killed) i ...
... Various Lactobacilli species including acidophilus have proven to reduce diarrhea when taken with diarrhea causing antibiotics, or when diarrhea is caused by rotavirus. The means by which the probiotic bacteria have their effect is not yet certain. Pasteurized yogurt (the bacteria has been killed) i ...
HAND WASHING INFECTIONS
... Touching hands with people who Have E.coli, or touching feces • Symptoms: Severe diarrhea that is often bloody, severe abdominal pain, and vomiting. Usually, little or no fever is present. ...
... Touching hands with people who Have E.coli, or touching feces • Symptoms: Severe diarrhea that is often bloody, severe abdominal pain, and vomiting. Usually, little or no fever is present. ...
Digestive Disorders
... The inability to break down certain foods properly. Symptoms: May experience sharp chest pains, abdominal cramps, gas, or nausea. Prevention: Avoid foods that may trigger indigestion Lactose intolerance The inability to digest lactose because the digestive system does not produce enough lactase. Sym ...
... The inability to break down certain foods properly. Symptoms: May experience sharp chest pains, abdominal cramps, gas, or nausea. Prevention: Avoid foods that may trigger indigestion Lactose intolerance The inability to digest lactose because the digestive system does not produce enough lactase. Sym ...
Description
... The primary symptoms of cholera are profuse, painless diarrhea and vomiting of clear fluid. These symptoms usually start suddenly, one to five days after ingestion of the bacteria. The diarrhea is frequently described as "rice water" in nature and may have a fishy odor. ...
... The primary symptoms of cholera are profuse, painless diarrhea and vomiting of clear fluid. These symptoms usually start suddenly, one to five days after ingestion of the bacteria. The diarrhea is frequently described as "rice water" in nature and may have a fishy odor. ...