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18 Cards in this Set
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E. coli is gram neg or pos
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gram negative rod
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E. coli is the major cause of "travelers diarrhea" also known as _____ and _____.
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Montezuma's revenge (toxic genes) and Delhi belly
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T or F. E. coli is an enterobacteriaceae.
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True
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deadly variant of E. coli
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O157:H7
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an example of the enterohemorrhagic strain of E. coli
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hemorrhagic uremic syndrome
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This bacteria is deadly and joins with E. coli to turn the non-pathogenic E. coli of the GI tract into a deadly form.
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shigella
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treatment for O157:H7
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amikacin, gentamycin (depends on the strain)
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3 major strains of E. coli are entero___, entero___ and entero___.
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enteroinvasive
enterotoxigenic enterohemorrhagic |
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E. coli carries a ____ and shows ____ rapidly.
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plasmid
conjugation |
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E. coli is a member of the ____ _____ of the intestines.
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normal flora
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3 examples of diseases caused by E. coli
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Cholecystitis
Cholangitis Traveler's diarrhea |
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What organ does cholecystitis and cholangitis target?
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blocks the bile ducts of the gall bladder with gallstones
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What is hemorrhagic uremic syndrome?
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most common cause of kidney failure in children
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How many deaths and infections are estimated in the U.S. every year.
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3000 infections and 30 deaths
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Traveler's diarrhea can persist for months or years as postinfectious _____.
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irritable bowel syndrome
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Diarrhea may produce ____ fever
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entric fever
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fresh blood in stool
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dysentary
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ratio and components of IV rehydration
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5:4:1
5 - NaCl 4 - NaHCO3 1 - KCl |
