Gastroenteritis

Question 0

Name 5 other viral causes of GE

Answer 0

Adenovirus
Norovirus
Coronavirus
Calcivirus
Astrovirus

Question 1

Most common cause of GE in developed countries

Answer 1

Rotavirus

60% of cases < 2 years

Question 2

What indicates a bacterial cause of GE?

Answer 2

Blood in stool

Question 3

What bacteria are likely to cause GE? (3)

Answer 3

Campylobacter
Shigella
Salmonella

Question 4

What systemic and local infections mimic GE?

Answer 4

Systemic infection: Septicaemia and meningitis

Local infections: RTIs, otitis media, Hep A, UTI

Question 5

What surgical disorders mimic GE?

Answer 5

Pyloric stenosis
Intussusception
Acute appendicitis 
Necrotising enterocolitis 
Hirschsprung disease

Question 6

Metabolic and renal mimics of GE?

Answer 6

DKA

Haemolytic uraemia syndrome

Question 7

What is post GE syndrome?

Answer 7

After episode of GE, introduction of normal diet leads to return of watery diarrhoea.

Temporary lactose intolerance may have developed.

Confirmed by presence of non-absorbed sugar in stools.