microbio

Question 1

what is C difficile?

Answer 1

gram +Ve anaerobic motile bacillus, spore producing

Question 2

symptoms/signs of C difficile?

Answer 2

• diarrhoea
• loss of appetite
• temperature
• nausea
• Increased WCC

Question 3

treatment for moderate C difficile?

Answer 3

metronidazole

Question 4

treatment for severe C difficile?

Answer 4

vancomycin

Question 5

how to deal with C difficile in general?

Answer 5

SIGHT
S- suspect
I- isolate within 2 hours
G- gloves and aprons
H- hand wash with soap
T- test immediately

Question 6

investigations to detect C difficile?

Answer 6

immunoassay for glutamate dehydrogenase