ILOs:

• Describe causes and pathogenic mechanisms of diarrhoea
• Discuss Clinical features of gastroenteritis
• Discuss investigation and Management of infectious diarrhoea

Part 1: Clinical aspects of enteric infection

• What are Enteric Infections and how often do they present in the UK?
• What are the symptoms of enteric infection?
• Define Diarrhoea
• What are the 2 types of diarrhoea?
• What are the pathogenic mechanisms behind it?
• How can you asses a patient accurately to come to a diagnosis?

Part 2: Bacterial enteric infection

• Which bacteria can cause enteric infections and which ones are most common?
• What is the most common identifiable cause of Gastroenteritis in the UK?
• What are the clinical features of Campylobacter sp?
• What are the key things about salmonella?
• What are the clinical features of Salmonella?
• What are the key things about E.Coli 0157 (VTEC)?
• What are the clinical features of E.Coli 0157 (VTEC)?