Types of Acute Diarrhea
A superinfection of the large intestine that occurs when drugs have disrupted the normal biota
Gloves, isolation gowns, masks and face shields used to prevent the transmission of C. Difficile
The definition of acute diarrhea
What is >3 loose stools in a 24-hour period accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, and/or cramping, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration?
This infection is spread via contaminated meat, eggs, or milk, contact with manure, or exposure to pets that carry the infection including, cats, dogs, and reptiles
What is salmonellosis (Salmonella enteritica )?
This is the best method to prevent the spread of C. Diff
A gram negative infection that commonly affects children and is associated with lax sanitation, malnutrition, and crowding
Severe forms of this infection can cause fever and septicemia
Virulence due entirely to the cholera toxin (CT), which disrupts the normal physiology of intestinal cells and causes them to shed large amounts of electrolytes into the intestine accompanied by profuse water loss
What is Vibrio cholerae?
A term that describes diarrhea containing blood (obvious and occult) that occurs with Shigella
What is Dysentery?