Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Gastritis-II: Pathophysiology01:17

Gastritis-II: Pathophysiology

556
Gastritis is marked by disruption of the mucosal barrier that usually protects the stomach tissue from digestive juices and manifests in acute and chronic forms.
In acute gastritis, the gastric mucosa becomes swollen and red and undergoes superficial erosion. Superficial ulceration may lead to bleeding.
In chronic gastritis, persistent or repeated insults lead to chronic inflammatory changes and, eventually, thinning or atrophy of the gastric tissue.
Gastritis can stem from various causes, each...
556
Steps in Outbreak Investigation01:18

Steps in Outbreak Investigation

207
In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:
207
Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy01:30

Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy

422
Various diagnostic tests are employed in the diagnostic process for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), particularly to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Diagnostic studies
A colonoscopy is the definitive screening test, distinguishing ulcerative colitis from other colon diseases with similar symptoms. During a colonoscopy test, inflamed mucosa with exudate ulcerations can be observed, and biopsies are taken to determine the histologic characteristics of the...
422
Peptic Ulcer Disease III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:28

Peptic Ulcer Disease III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

202
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) presents with diverse symptoms depending on the location and severity of the ulcer. Clinical manifestations of peptic ulcer include dull pain and a burning sensation in the mid-epigastric region.
Few clinical manifestations differentiate gastric ulcers from duodenal ulcers. Distinctions in the location, timing, and pain relief are crucial for healthcare providers in differentiating between gastric and duodenal ulcers during clinical assessments.
202
Urinary Tract Infection III: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care01:30

Urinary Tract Infection III: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

40
A healthcare provider can diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) through several methods:Medical History and Symptoms: The provider will take a detailed medical history and ask about symptoms such as frequent urination, burning sensation during urination, and lower abdominal pain.Urinalysis: A clean-catch urine sample is collected in a sterile container and tested for the presence of bacteria, white blood cells (leukocytes), nitrites, blood, and protein. The presence of leukocytes and...
40
Transmission-based Precautions I: Contact, Enteric, and Droplets01:17

Transmission-based Precautions I: Contact, Enteric, and Droplets

4.1K
Transmission-based precautions are for patients known to be infected or suspected to be infected or colonized with organisms that pose a significant risk to others. Some transmission-based precautions include contact, enteric, and droplet.
Contact Precautions:
Contact precautions are the measures taken to prevent the transmission of infectious agents, especially epidemiologically important microorganisms such as MRSA or influenza, primarily transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an...
4.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Diagnostic Challenges in Distinguishing Progressive Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer From Pulmonary Aspergillosis: A Case Report.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Clozapine-Induced Toxic Megacolon: A Rare but Serious Complication.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Atraumatic Tension Pneumocephalus in a Shunted Patient: A Case of Rapid Neurological Decline.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Synthetic Drug Use and Limitations of Hospital Drug Screening: A Case of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate Toxicity.

Cureus·2025
Same author

An Atypical Presentation of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Presenting as Progressive Vision Loss: A Case Report.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Challenges in Cranioplasty: A Case Report on Delayed Reconstruction and Postoperative Complications.

Cureus·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 13, 2025

A High-throughput Platform for the Screening of Salmonella spp./Shigella spp.
06:55

A High-throughput Platform for the Screening of Salmonella spp./Shigella spp.

Published on: November 7, 2018

9.0K

When One Stomach Bug Is Not Enough: A Five-Pathogen Gastroenteritis Case Study.

Erick A Boldt1, Emma Newquist2, Lily D Rundquist1

  • 1Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, USA.

Cureus
|July 30, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Travelers can contract multiple foodborne infections from a single trip. Comprehensive testing is crucial for returning travelers experiencing severe gastroenteritis with multiple enteric pathogens.

Keywords:
case reporte. colienteroinvasive escherichia colienteropathogenic e. colifoodborne illnessinfectious gastroenteritisnorovirusplesiomonas shigelloidespolymicrobial gastroenteritistraveler's diarrhea

More Related Videos

Adapting Gastrointestinal Organoids for Pathogen Infection and Single Cell Sequencing under Biosafety Level 3 BSL-3 Conditions
07:59

Adapting Gastrointestinal Organoids for Pathogen Infection and Single Cell Sequencing under Biosafety Level 3 BSL-3 Conditions

Published on: September 10, 2021

3.2K
Culture Methods to Determine the Limit of Detection and Survival in Transport Media of Campylobacter Jejuni in Human Fecal Specimens
08:23

Culture Methods to Determine the Limit of Detection and Survival in Transport Media of Campylobacter Jejuni in Human Fecal Specimens

Published on: March 10, 2020

11.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 13, 2025

A High-throughput Platform for the Screening of Salmonella spp./Shigella spp.
06:55

A High-throughput Platform for the Screening of Salmonella spp./Shigella spp.

Published on: November 7, 2018

9.0K
Adapting Gastrointestinal Organoids for Pathogen Infection and Single Cell Sequencing under Biosafety Level 3 BSL-3 Conditions
07:59

Adapting Gastrointestinal Organoids for Pathogen Infection and Single Cell Sequencing under Biosafety Level 3 BSL-3 Conditions

Published on: September 10, 2021

3.2K
Culture Methods to Determine the Limit of Detection and Survival in Transport Media of Campylobacter Jejuni in Human Fecal Specimens
08:23

Culture Methods to Determine the Limit of Detection and Survival in Transport Media of Campylobacter Jejuni in Human Fecal Specimens

Published on: March 10, 2020

11.7K

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Travel Medicine

Background:

  • Foodborne infections commonly cause gastroenteritis.
  • Cases with multiple enteric pathogens from a single exposure are rare.
  • Returning travelers may present with complex gastrointestinal symptoms.

Observation:

  • A healthy 23-year-old male developed febrile gastroenteritis post-travel to Peru.
  • Symptoms included fever, nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, headache, and neck pain.
  • Initial workup showed leukocytosis, tachycardia, acute kidney injury, and possible small bowel obstruction.

Findings:

  • Stool PCR detected multiple enteric pathogens: Plesiomonas shigelloides, EAEC, EPEC, EIEC, and norovirus.
  • The patient had a history of herniated disc, initially complicating neck pain assessment.
  • Treatment with IV fluids, ceftriaxone, and metronidazole led to symptom improvement.

Implications:

  • Brief travel can lead to polymicrobial enteric infections.
  • Comprehensive diagnostic testing is essential for returning travelers with severe gastroenteritis.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering infectious etiologies in travelers with complex symptoms.