The course of acute, infectious gastroenteritis might be complicated by prolonged abdominal disturbances such as diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain.
Which of the following non-invasive tests is the most reliable one to distinguish between a first onset of IBD and a post-infectious IBS?
Serum CRP
Fecal Calprotectin
Fecal Occult Blood Testing
Bacteriological analysis of stool specimen
Answer:
Fecal Calprotectin
Question 2:
Acute infectious gastroenteritis is a significant risk factor for the subsequent development of IBD.
Is the statement true or false that
"The increased risk is strongly dependent on the bacterial strain, causing the inflammation"
Answer:
false
Question 3:
Acute infectious gastroenteritis is a significant risk factor for the subsequent development of IBD.
Is the statement true or false that
"Bacterial infections increase selectively the risk for the development of Crohn's Disease"
Answer:
false
Question 4:
Acute infectious gastroenteritis is a significant risk factor for the subsequent development of IBD.
Is the statement true or false that
"It is established that early treatment with antibiotics can prevent an increase of the IBD-risk"
Answer:
false
Question 5:
Acute infectious gastroenteritis is a significant risk factor for the subsequent development of IBD.
Is the statement true or false that
"It is established that early treatment with probiotics (e.g. Saccaromyces Boulardii) can prevent an increase of the IBD-risk"
