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What is another common name that people use to describe Gastroenteritis
stomach flu/bug
Who is most at risk for Gastroenteritis
infants, older adults, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems
True or False : Gastroenteritis Is Highly Contagious
TRUE! it's very contagious
what are the two types of gastroenteritis
Acute : doesn’t last long up to a couple of days or a week
Chronic : it’s persistent and lasts a longer time
What are some symptom that a patient with Gastroenteritis might have?
abdominal cramps.
abdominal pain.
nausea
loss of appetite
How can Gastroenteritis be obtained
is through direct transmission disease
Which is when someone eats or drinks contaminated food or even share utensils, towels or food with someone who has one of the viruses that cause the condition
what are some test that can be done to diagnose Gastroenteritis
physical exam
stool tests
What is Norovirus?
Norovirus is a type of virus that is one of the leading causes of vomiting and diarrhea
It’s shaped like mini rocks with spikes
It can be commonly found in feces of in the vomit of the people who have been affected
What are some signs that a patient with Gastroenteritis might have?
bloating.
vomiting.
diarrhea.
bloody waste – in some cases.
What are some bacteria's that can cause Gastroenteritis
Some viruses that can cause this :
norovirus
calicivirus
rotavirus
astrovirus .
Bacteria that can cause this
E coli.
Staphylococcus aureus.
Salmonella
What are some treatments that can help with Gastroenteritis
staying hydrated by using IV's, drinking more water, electrolytes.
What can Gastroenteritis be mistaken with when diagnosing
diarrhoea, food poisoning
What medications can be taken to help with Gastroenteritis
loperamide (Imodium A-D) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, or something similar)
around how many Canadians get gastroenteritis each year
Around 4 million Canadians get sick from gastroenteritis each year, which is about 1 in 8 people
what are some viruses that can cause Gastroenteritis
Some viruses that can cause this :
norovirus
calicivirus
rotavirus
astrovirus .