Chapter 16: Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract by John Campetella https://padlet.com/jcampetella/k1fjuqsowj8q9gn1 en-us 2021-09-28 16:27:15 UTC 2021-09-28 16:31:42 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Identify the normal flora for each part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.2. Describe the common infections that can occur in the oral cavity.3. Describe gastroenteritis, including: its symptoms and possible causes.4. Explain the difference between bacterial infections and bacterial intoxication.5. Describe the causes, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and possible treatments of peptic ulcer, salmonellosis, typhoid fever, shigellosis, campylobacteriosis, and yersiniosis. 6. Describe the causes, transmission, prevention, and possible treatments of botulism, staphylococcal intoxication, bacillus intoxication, and cholera. 7. Name the organisms responsible for most common outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis, and discuss prevention and treatments. 8. Describe the parasitic infections that are common in the United States, and describe those that are limited primarily to underdeveloped countries. jcampetella https://padlet.com/jcampetella/k1fjuqsowj8q9gn1/wish/1775268561 2021-09-28 16:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jcampetella/k1fjuqsowj8q9gn1/wish/1775268561 Case Study 1: A 75-year-old grandmother checks into an emergency room along with her two grandchildren, ages 5 and 8. They are all exhibiting the same symptoms: severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever. Preliminary laboratory tests from samples reveal a large number of gram-negative, motile bacilli. The symptoms appeared in all three about 20 hours after they made chocolate chip cookies. The work area and utensils were clean and the only food consumed in the kitchen was some milk and cookie dough.Discussion1. On the basis of the circumstances, the symptoms, and preliminary laboratory results, discuss the probable foodborne illness involved. (See the description of salmonellosis in the section Bacterial Infections in Chapter 16.)2. Discuss the treatment for salmonellosis and measures that could be taken to prevent this type of illness. jcampetella https://padlet.com/jcampetella/k1fjuqsowj8q9gn1/wish/1775275275 2021-09-28 16:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jcampetella/k1fjuqsowj8q9gn1/wish/1775275275 Case Study 2: A 4-year-old child at preschool begins displaying some signs of dehydration due to serious diarrhea and occasional vomiting. The child also has a fever and complains of abdominal discomfort. Thinking the child has a simple flu, the nurse sends the child home. Within 2 days a number of the children and one of the workers at the preschool begin experiencing abdominal pain, fever, some vomiting, and diarrhea. The victims did share cookies from a common plate, brought in by the mother of the child who first became ill.Discussion1. On the basis of the circumstances and symptoms, discuss the probable types of infection(s) involved. (See the sections Rotaviruses and Noroviruses in Chapter 16.)2. Discuss the treatments, if any, and precautionary measures that may be taken to prevent the further spread of this viral infection. jcampetella https://padlet.com/jcampetella/k1fjuqsowj8q9gn1/wish/1775276815 2021-09-28 16:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jcampetella/k1fjuqsowj8q9gn1/wish/1775276815