1. Infections caused may fall into one of four categories which vary depending on the site affected and frequency. 2. Causes a disease characterized by profuse watery diarrhea with stools likened to "rice water" that may be as many as 10 to 30 per day. 3. Has been linked with malignancies in the GIT and lymphoid tissue. 4. Gastrointestinal infections are considered an antecedent to the development of an autoimmune disorder. 5. Infection of the blood originates from the gastrointestinal route after ingestion of contaminated raw shellfish.

1. Infections caused may fall into one of four categories which vary depending on the site affected and frequency. 2. Causes a disease characterized by profuse watery diarrhea with stools likened to "rice water" that may be as many as 10 to 30 per day. 3. Has been linked with malignancies in the GIT and lymphoid tissue. 4. Gastrointestinal infections are considered an antecedent to the development of an autoimmune disorder. 5. Infection of the blood originates from the gastrointestinal route after ingestion of contaminated raw shellfish.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter21: Infection Control And Medical Asepsis

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