(MS 2) Gastrointestinal > Gastroenteritis (causative agents) > Flashcards
Duration of diarrhea: 24-48hrs
Viral
Duration of diarrhea: 20-30 defecation for 7 days
Campylobacter
Duration of diarrhea: 10 days
E.coli
Duration of diarrhea: 5 days
Shigella
Stool: watery
Viral
Stool: watery, foul smelling, some blood
Campylobacter
Stool: watery, some blood, some mucus
E/coli
Shigella
WBC: (+)
Shigella
Shigella is only (+) with WBC
RBC: (+)
Campylobacter
Campylobacter is only (+) with RBC