| Theme | Infectious diseases of the intestine | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Acute bacterial infection of the intestine: recent diagnostics and therapeutics | |
| Publish Date | 2019/04 | |
| Author | Kunihiko Sato | Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate Medical University |
| Author | Keisuke Kawasaki | Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate Medical University |
| Author | Takayuki Matsumoto | Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate Medical University |
| [ Summary ] | We reviewed recent topics in the clinical diagnosis and the management of acute bacterial infection of the intestine. The most frequent micro-organisms include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Yersinia enterocolitis. While identification of the responsible micro-organism is mandatory for the accurate diagnosis of each infection, findings obtained by a colonoscopy are useful for the prediction of the diagnosis. The findings are often characteristic of specific infection and they provide evidence for the appropriate management of each. | |