| Theme |
Infectious diseases of the intestine |
| Title |
Acute bacterial infection of the intestine: recent diagnostics and therapeutics |
| 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. |