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WEEK 2:
GI infections:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| main bacterial pathogens leading to gastroenteritis | campylobacter, shingella, E.colli, salmonella, V. cholerae, and C. perfringens |
| main viral pathogens leading to gastroenteritis | rotavirus, norovirus, and adenovirus |
| main parasitic pathogens leading to gastroenteritis | entamoeba, giardia, and cryptosporidium |
| how can food lead to GI infections | contaminated food has high number of bacteria/ bacterial toxins or virus |
| how can travel lead to GI infections | contaminated food or water has bacteria (could be parasites) |
| commonest bacteria in food | campylobacter, salmonella, and E.coli |
| toxin producing groups in food | bacillus, staphylococcus and clostridium |
| commonest pathogens when travelling (bacteria) | E.colli, salmonella, shigella, vibrio cholerae, and campylobacter |
| commonest pathogens when travelling (parasites) | giardia and entamoeba (amoebic dysentery) |