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General Reference ⬇

(Yersinia Gastroenteritis)

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Pathophys:Cholera-like enterotoxin in small bowel

Epidemiology ⬆ ⬇

Rare, except occasionally in epidemics

Signs and Symptoms ⬆ ⬇

Sx:Incubation period long

Si: Fever, fecal leukocytes present, indolent despite rx; immune complex si and sx

Lab and Xray ⬆ ⬇

Lab:Cultures best; antibody titers (30% false neg)

Treatment ⬆

Rx:Rehydration and supportive care; tetracycline