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Microbiology of the GIT

Microbiology of the GIT. Ziad Elnasser, MD, Ph.D. Introduction. Food borne illnesses. Acute diarrhea, vomitting (food poisoning) Non food causes. GIT as a vehicle only. Fecal oral mode. Toxins of Microorganisms. ■ Enterotoxins. ■ Cytotoxins. ■ Neurotoxins.

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Microbiology of the GIT

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  1. Microbiology of the GIT Ziad Elnasser, MD, Ph.D

  2. Introduction • Food borne illnesses. • Acute diarrhea, vomitting (food poisoning) • Non food causes. • GIT as a vehicle only. • Fecal oral mode. • Toxins of Microorganisms. ■ Enterotoxins. ■ Cytotoxins. ■ Neurotoxins. • Normal flora, bowel motility, immunity.

  3. Enterobacteriacae • General properties. • O, K, and H antigens. • Toxins. • Apportunistic infections. • Intestinal infections: Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and certain E. coli. • Dysentry, watery diarrhea, and Enteric fever. • Pathogenesis, Immunity, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

  4. E. Coli intestinal infections • Based on their virulence properties. • ETEC. • EPEC. • EIEC. • EHEC. • EAEC.

  5. Shigella • General properties. • Classification. • Epidemiology. • Pathogenesis. • Clinical presentation. • Diagnosis. • Treatment. • Prevention.

  6. Salmonella • Bacteriology. • Epidemiology • Pathogenesis. • Immunity. • Typhoid fever.

  7. Yersinia • Bacteriology • Epidemiology • Pathogenesis • Clinical manifestations

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