Infection
Most common cause of diarrhea in children younger than 5 years
What is Rotavirus?
Sudden onset of watery diarrhea with fever and vomiting.
What is Rotavirus?
Mild dehydration results in capillary refill greater than __ seconds.
What is 2 seconds?
Mode of transmission for rotavirus and pinworms.
What is Fecal-oral?
First action for a child with 3-day history of watery diarrhea.
What is Initiate oral rehydration therapy?
This bacterial infection may cause hemolytic uremic syndrome.
what is E.coli?
Watery diarrhea, anorexia, and abdominal cramping in older children.
What is Giardiasis?
Weight loss in moderate dehydration in children.
What is 6% to 9%?
Bacteria transmitted through undercooked meat and poultry.
What is Salmonella?
This test checks for pinworms using tape.
What is the Tape test?
This bacteria causes fever, bloody diarrhea, and can spread from pets
What is yersinia enterocolitica?
Perianal itching, restlessness at night, and enuresis.
What is Pinworm infection (Enterobius vermicularis)?
Dry mucous membranes, sunken fontanel, and few tears suggest this.
What is Moderate dehydration?
This infection spreads via contact with contaminated spores.
What is Clostridium difficile?
Avoid this common food when rehydrating a child with diarrhea.
What is Chicken broth (too much sodium)?
This bacteria is found in undercooked poultry and can cause seizures.
What is Salmonella nontyphoidal?
Nausea, bloody diarrhea, and confusion are symptoms of this infection.
What is Salmonella?
Capillary refill greater than 4 seconds and sunken eyes.
What is Severe dehydration?
Giardia spreads through this source and is infectious for months.
What are contaminated water and animals?
Recommended fluids to replace electrolytes in diarrhea.
What is Oral rehydration solution (ORS)?
This parasite causes greasy, foul-smelling stools in children.
What is Giardia intestinalis?
Diarrhea, high fever, and leukocytosis after antibiotic use.
What is Clostridium difficile?
Treatment for severe dehydration when vomiting is present.
What is IV fluid therapy (isotonic bolus)?
Norovirus is spread by this contaminated substance
What is Contaminated water or food?
Two hygiene tips to prevent reinfection in children.
What is Hand washing and trimming nails?