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The risk of antibiotics and enterocolitis for the development of inflammatory bowel disease: a Japanese administrative database analysis

Our study determined the risk of antibiotic use and enterocolitis independently in the development of CD and UC. As observed in populations of western countries, dysbiosis produced by these environmental factors influences the onset of UC and presumably CD in Asian populations. Further studies should assess the role of “normal luminal microorganisms” in IBD development and determine unique characteristics of individuals susceptible to IBD for whom antibiotic use and enterocolitis promote chronic intestinal inflammation.

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 Enterocolitis: Treating Infant and Adult Symptoms

The most widely known type of enterocolitis is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially fatal condition in which tissue in the intestine begins to die. NEC kills about 40% of infants who develop it. This type of enterocolitis is rare in adults but can happen in people with suppressed immune systems, including those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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Abdominal Pain - Enterocolitis and Genito-Urinary Etiologies

Diarrhea is the characteristic feature of enterocolitis, and can be related to several causes. Infectious (bacterial or viral), radiation-induced, and chemotherapy-associated enterocolitis are all possible. The cause, and, therefore, the treatment, is largely based upon obtaining a detailed patient history

Adult Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome

Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a non-IgE, cell-mediated food allergy, commonly diagnosed in infants and young children. In recent years, new-onset adult FPIES has been recognized. The underlying pathogenic mechanism of FPIES has yet to be elucidated, thus disease-specific diagnostic biomarkers have yet to be determined and an oral food challenge (OFC) remains the gold-standard for the diagnosis.

Enterocolitis

Healthcare providers have given names to certain types of enterocolitis that come from certain causes. These causes represent trickier infections and diseases that are more likely to affect both intestines.

Enterocolitis: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatment, and Diet

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile (C. diff colitis) are the two common types of this condition.

Exploring Enterocolitis with Causes Diagnosis Treatment and Dietary Recommendations

Enterocolitis can manifest in different forms depending on its underlying cause. Common types include infectious enterocolitis, ischemic enterocolitis, inflammatory bowel disease-associated enterocolitis, and drug-induced enterocolitis. Each type has distinct characteristics and may require specific management strategies.

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome

Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a type of non-IgE mediated food allergy that can present with severe vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Like other food allergies, FPIES reactions are triggered by eating a particular food. The most common triggers include cow milk, soy and grains (rice, barley, oats).

Help Us Put an End On Enterocolitis - Introduction

Non-infectious causes of enterocolitis are less common but can furthermore help in the development of the condition. Some of these causes include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), medication side effects, ischemia (reduced blood flow to the intestines), radiation therapy, and autoimmune conditions such as celiac disease.

Neutropenic Enterocolitis: An Uncommon, but Fearsome Complication of Leukemia

Neutropenic enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening condition occurring in severely neutropenic patients, following intensive chemotherapy for leukemia. Its pathogenesis is not entirely understood and believed to be multifactorial, including mucosal injury as a result of cytotoxic drugs, profound neutropenia, impaired host defense and possibly microbiota changes.

The Spectrum of Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

Pseudomembranous (entero)colitis is primarily caused by Clostridium difficile infection. The most common predisposing factor is prior use of antibiotics, including vancomycin and metronidazole, which themselves are therapy for C difficile colitis. Other risk factors have also been described. The presence of C difficile in the gastrointestinal tract leads to a spectrum of manifestations from the asymptomatic carrier state to fulminant colitis.

What is food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome or FPIES? And are more babies getting it?

Until recently, FPIES was thought to be rare, but new evidence suggests it is more common than previously thought. The past decade has also seen significant research efforts trying to identify what part of the immune system is responsible for causing FPIES reactions, to identify better tests for diagnosis and management.