| Theme | Infectious diseases of the intestine | |
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| Title | Differential diagnosis of infectious colitis | |
| Publish Date | 2019/04 | |
| Author | Shohei Uraoka | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital |
| Author | Koichi Asano | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital / Asano Hospital |
| Author | Koichi Kurahara | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital |
| Author | Hiroki Yaita | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital |
| Author | Takashi Hirata | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital |
| Author | Yuichiro Yoshida | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital |
| Author | Hironobu Wachi | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital |
| Author | Hitomi Matsuba | Division of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Red-cross Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Most infectious colitis is naturally improved by symptomatic treatment, however, it is sometimes difficult to make a definitive diagnosis. Although it is imperative to detect pathogens to confirm the diagnosis, identification of each pathogen which causes infectious colitis still remains difficult. It is necessary to identify infecting antigens and differential diagnosis by their typical image findings as well as history and clinical course. This article describes the difference between intestinal tract infections and acute inflammatory bowel disease in which clinical features are similar to infectious colitis. |
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