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Introduction
Case1:
Vomiting
Case 2:
Cough & fever
Case 3: Bruising
Case 4: Sore
throat
Case 5: Jaundice
Case 6: Flu & fever
Case 7: Diarrhea
Case 8: Black
Robe
Case 9: Back Pain Catching the
beast
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Diagnosis and treatment of viral gastroenteritis
- Antigen detection
- Immunoassay (ELISA) techniques.
- Viral cultures are not practical.
- Look for viral antigens in stool.
- Commercial kits available for
- Immunoassay (ELISA) techniques require a
large number of viral particles.
- Immune electron microscopy improves
sensitivity.
- Expensive and not readily available.
- Uses antibodies to clump viral particles
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- Serological conversion (looking for
antibodies) is of limited value.
- Infection is resolved by the time
antibodies appear in the patient.
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- Treatment and prevention:
- Strictly observe universal precautions to
prevent spread.
- Fluid and electrolyte management; prevent
or correct serious dehydration.
- Perhaps a vaccine in the future, but none
right now.
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Wow, I'm feeling smarter already,
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