alvine-discharge-diseases
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fecal route, and stoolrelated diseasesTRANSCRIPT
ALVINE DISCHARGE
DISEASE
Definition Causative Agents
Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Prevention Treatment
Cholera Acute, entero-toxin mediated GI infection caused by gram negative rod Vibrio cholerae
Profuse, watery diarrhea after 24-72 hours of ingestion of contaminated food and drinksVomitingRice-watery stoolsDistended abdomenSingns of dehydration
Stool cultureDarkfield microscopy (shooting star motility)immunoflourescence
HygieneImmunization
IV therapy and fluid replacementantibiotics
Hepatitis A fairly common systemic disease marked by hepatic cell destruction, necrosis and autolysis, leading to anorexia, jaundice and hepatomegaly
Hepatits A,B,C,D,E,G virus
FatigueAnorexiaMalaiseDepressionAtralgiaMyalgiaPhotophobiaNauseaVomitingJaundicepruritis
Detection of antibody against Hep A
Standard precaution
ImmunoglobulinAdequate restHigh caloric dietHigh protein diet
Dysentery (Bacillary
Dysentery)
Acute intestinal infection that causes high fever and acute, self-limiting diarrheas w/ tenesmus; it may also cause electrolyte imbalance and dehydration
Shigella dyseteriae
NauseaAbdominal painDiarrheaHyperactive bowel soundsSigns of dehydration
Stool exam and cultureDAT
Contact precautionsNutritional supportantibiotics
Salmonellosis
Caused by gram-negative bacilli of the Genus salmonellaEnterocolitis and bacteremia are common in children and elderly patients
Salmonella typhiEnteritidis Choleraesuis
NauseaVomitingDiarrheaFeverChillsAnorexiaAnaemiaBlood or stool cultureWidal’s test
Antibiotics