Infectious Diseases II
Gastrointestinal infections including CDI
Behavioral changes, loss of skin
elasticity (lower skin turgor, sunken eyes and decreased large fontanelle) and dry mucous membranes
lead to hospitalization in children
Bacterial GIT infection is usually
self-limited condition, toxigennic C difficile requires a special approach
Zoonotic bacteria (enteric Salmonella, Campylobacter, Yersinia) can imitate appendicitis
HUS is severe complication of EHEC
infection
Bloody diarrhea, markers of
hemolytic anemia and elevated renal parameters are characteristic signs of HUS
Antibiotics are contraindicated if
HUS is suspected