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Enteritis

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Campylobacter jejuni organism
Campylobacter jejuni organism
Clostridium difficile organism
Clostridium difficile organism
Digestive system
Esophagus and stomach anatomy
Esophagus and stomach anatomy
Salmonella typhi organism
Salmonella typhi organism
Yersinia enterocolitica organism
Yersinia enterocolitica organism
Symptoms
  • Diarrhea that is acute and severe
  • Vomiting (rare)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain

Signs and tests

A stool culture may grow the infecting organism. A stool sample may reveal specific toxins. An upper endoscopy is sometimes necessary to aid diagnosis.


Review Date: 08/02/2005
Reviewed By: Courtney W. Houchen, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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