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Define an enteric organism
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pathogen capable of causing GI tract related disease.
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Define Coliform
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organism normally found in the colon.
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What makes the GI tract a harsh environment for bacterial growth?
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1. Parasitolysis
2. digestive enzymes 3. acidic 4. mucus 5. bile 6. constant flow of material 7. water removal 8. shedding of intestinal epithelium |
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What are three groups of Pathogenic Enterobacteriacea?
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1: Strict pathogens (Salmonella typhi, shigella, yersinia pestis)
2: opportunistic 3: pathogenic E. coli. |
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Diseases caused by Enterobacteriacea?
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Gastroenteritis- nausea vomiting diarrhea.
Diarrhea- fluid stool, electrolyte loss. Dysentery- bloody pus severe pain. inflammation of small intestines. enterocolitis: inflammation of small large intestine |
