NURS 3110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Coliform Bacteria, Pyuria, Shigatoxigenic And Verotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
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Third world countries water isn"t as sanitary more likely to get coliform. E. coli there, other viruses more likely to be there and coliforms. Filtration to filter out viable organisms breeding in water. More than 50 colonies = serious situation of pollution. If e. coli are present, fecal pathogens such as salmonella, viruses or protozoan are likely present. Water dormant for a while and sitting in pipe. Sx = urinary frequency, dysuria, hematuria, pyuria (pus) Not at level in which they would induce symptoms. Flank pain is associated with upper uti. Probably more progressive infection and need equipment quickly. Catheter don"t contaminated with fecal matter when putting on catheter. Greatest single cause of mortality in babies infantile diarrhea, weight loss and dehydration. Pathogenesis not really understood but babies that are at risk are babies formula is being mixed with water. 70% of travelers diarrhea related this particular strain. Two exotoxins associated: heart labile and heat stable.
