| Theme |
Recent trend in infectious diseases of the intestine |
| Title |
Campylobacter enterocolitis, Salmonella enterocolitis, Vibrio enterocolitis and Yersinia enterocolitis |
| Author |
Yuji Sakai |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| Author |
Hiroyuki Kobayashi |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka Sannou Hospital |
| Author |
Kouichi Kurahara |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| Author |
Ken Kominato |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| Author |
Chiaki Koga |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| Author |
Mao Funada |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| Author |
Kouichi Abe |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| Author |
Keisuke Kawasaki |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| Author |
Kensei Ootsu |
Institute of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
We describe the clinical and endoscopic features of enterocolitis induced by the following bacteria ; Campylobacter, Salmonella, Vibrio and Yersinias. For early diagnosis and treatment, in addition to detailed questioning and bacteriological examinations, colonoscopic examinations are useful. With Campylobacter enterocolitis, lesions often spread throughout the colon, and shallow ulcers are observed in approximately half of the cases. Salmonella primarily affects regions from the proximal colon to the sigmoid colon. The terminal ileum is affected most frequently. The rectum is infrequently involved. Lesions due to Vibrio enterocolitis are chiefly observed in the small intestine. However, the colon, with the exception of the ileocecal valve, is rarely affected. Yersinia enterocolitis causes multiple erosions and ulcers in the terminal ileum. |