Infectious Diarrhea: Diagnosis
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Infectious Diarrhea: Diagnosis“ von John Fisher, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Gastrointestinal Infections“. Der Vortrag ist dabei in folgende Kapitel unterteilt:
- Infectious Diarrhea – Diagnosis
- Diagnosis – Watery Diarrhea
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following pathogens usually causes watery diarrhea?
- Bacillus cereus
- Shiga toxin E. coli
- Campylobacter
- Salmonella
- Yersina
What does an incubation period of 8-16 hours prior to the onset of profuse watery diarrhea indicate?
- That the toxin was formed after ingestion of the contaminated food.
- That the toxin was formed prior to ingestion of contaminated food.
- That the patient is slightly immunocompromised and needs full evaluation.
- That there may be underlying partial bowel obstruction.
- That the pathogen is an invasive species.
What is typically seen on stool exam in cases of watery diarrhea?
- Absence of fecal leukocytes.
- Positive lactoferrin
- Mucous
- Blood
- Glycosaminoglycans
Which of the following is not included in the differential diagnosis for diarrhea?
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Ischemic bowel disease
- Laxative abuse
- Ulcerative colitis
- Scleroderma
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Dozent des Vortrages Infectious Diarrhea: Diagnosis
John Fisher, MD
Dr. John F. Fisher is a Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University in the USA.
He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1969. He is a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP) and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Due to his achievements, he has earned the Annual J. Willis Hurst Teaching Award, the Jane F. Deforges Excellence in Medical Education Award, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America's Clinical Teacher Award.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Fisher teaches courses on Infectious Diseases.
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