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(A04.4) Other intestinal escherichia coli infections
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4 161 936 in individuals diagnosis other intestinal escherichia coli infections confirmed
100 500 deaths with diagnosis other intestinal escherichia coli infections
2% mortality rate associated with the disease other intestinal escherichia coli infections
Diagnosis other intestinal escherichia coli infections is diagnosed Women are 7.49% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis other intestinal escherichia coli infections
42 720 (2.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other intestinal escherichia coli infections
57 780 (2.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other intestinal escherichia coli infections - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features other intestinal escherichia coli infections
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other intestinal escherichia coli infections - what does this mean
Other intestinal escherichia coli infections occur when the bacteria enter the body through contaminated food or water, or through contact with an infected person. symptoms may include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever. treatment includes antibiotics, fluid replacement, and rest.
What happens during the disease - other intestinal escherichia coli infections
Other intestinal escherichia coli infections are caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water, or contact with an infected person. the bacteria can then colonize the intestines and cause inflammation, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. in some cases, the infection can spread to other parts of the body, such as the urinary tract, and cause more serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Gathering patient history and performing a physical examination
- Ordering a complete blood count (CBC) and stool tests
- Performing a urinalysis
- Conducting an imaging scan (CT or MRI)
- Culturing a sample of the stool to identify the specific strain of E. coli
- Performing a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy to examine the intestine
- Prescribing antibiotics to treat the infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of the infection and prevent further spread of the infection.
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce the infection
- Provide advice on proper hygiene and sanitation
- Encourage patients to drink plenty of fluids
- Provide dietary advice to reduce symptoms
- Prescribe probiotics to restore the balance of bacteria in the gut
- Provide advice on avoiding contaminated food and water
- Prescribe antidiarrheal medications to reduce symptoms
- Provide advice on reducing stress
- Prescribe pain medications to reduce discomfort
- Monitor the patient's progress and adjust treatment accordingly
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other intestinal escherichia coli infections - Prevention
The best way to prevent other intestinal escherichia coli infections is to practice good hygiene, including regular hand-washing with soap and water, avoiding contact with animals and their feces, and thoroughly cooking food, especially meat and poultry. additionally, drinking clean, safe water and avoiding unpasteurized dairy products can help reduce the risk of infection.