(GP)

Overview

• Acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines caused by enteropathogenic viruses
• Causative Organisms → norovirus > sapovirus > rotavirus
  • Bacterial Causes ⇒ campylobacter, E.Coli, salmonella
• Risk Factors → exposure to contaminated food, close contact with infected people, poor hygeine, extremes of age, immunocompromise
• Overview of Viral Gastroenteritis

Making Diagnosis

Clinical Features:

Norovirus = abrupt onset, usually short lived GI upset 24-48 hours after innoculation. Typically self limiting in healthy people but can cause pre-renal acute kidney injury in the frail. Prevention involves strict handwashing with soap and warm water to prevent spread.

• Sudden-Onset Diarrhoea
• Blood or Mucus in Stool
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal Pain
• Fever and Malaise
• Signs of dehydration o/e → mucous membranes, skin turgor, cap refill, urine output