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(A04.6) Enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica
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4 161 936 in individuals diagnosis enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica confirmed
100 500 deaths with diagnosis enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica
2% mortality rate associated with the disease enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica
Diagnosis enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica is diagnosed Women are 7.49% more likely than Men
1 925 198
Men receive the diagnosis enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica
42 720 (2.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica
57 780 (2.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica - 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 enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica
Absence or low individual and public risk
Enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica - what does this mean
Enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica is an infection of the small intestine caused by the yersinia enterocolitica bacteria. it is usually contracted by consuming contaminated food or water, and can cause symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
What happens during the disease - enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica
Enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica is an infection caused by the bacteria yersinia enterocolitica, which is commonly found in contaminated food and water. ingestion of the bacteria can cause inflammation of the small intestine, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. the bacteria can also spread to the bloodstream and cause a systemic infection, which can lead to sepsis and other serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Stool culture
- Blood tests
- Imaging studies (X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound)
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
- Serological tests
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the symptoms of Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica
- Prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection
- Prescribe anti-diarrheal medications to reduce symptoms
- Prescribe pain medications to reduce abdominal pain
- Prescribe anti-nausea medications to reduce nausea
- Prescribe vitamins and minerals to replenish lost nutrients
- Recommend a high-fiber diet to reduce diarrhea
- Recommend a low-fat diet to reduce abdominal pain
- Recommend a low-sugar diet to reduce nausea
- Recommend probiotics to restore healthy gut bacteria
- Recommend drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica - Prevention
Prevention of enteritis due to yersinia enterocolitica involves proper food handling and hygiene, including washing hands and food preparation surfaces, washing raw fruits and vegetables, cooking food thoroughly, and avoiding cross-contamination of cooked and raw foods. vaccines are not available for yersinia enterocolitica, so other preventive measures are key.