BOARDS REVIEW (PEDS GI)
what is a nonspecific term applied to a syndrome of acute nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as the result
of an acute irritation/inflammation of the gastric mucosa, and children that are attending daycare are at
an increased risk? gastroenteritis
what are these causes of:
viruses
-rotavirus
-norovirus
-adenovirus
bacteria
-salmonella
-calmpylobacter
-shigella
-e coli
parasitic
inorganic food contents
emotional stress? gastroenteritis
what are the 3 most common viruses that cause majority of the cases of gastroenteritis? rotavirus
,norovirus
adenovirus
what are the 4 most common types of bacteria that cause gastroenteritis? salmonella
what are the diagnostic tests for gastroenteritis? none unless symptoms are more than 72 hours or
bloody stool
-stool guaic (positive for bacterial infections
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