Infections of The Gastrointestinal System

Description

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a common and easily accessible portal of entry for microbes or their toxins, with the ability to cause infection, inflammation, and/or disease. Food borne diseases are a major concern worldwide. Contaminated food, water, and fomites, if they gain access through the fecal–oral route, all are capable of infecting the gastrointestinal system. Gastrointestinal infections are among the most commonly encountered infections in primary care. While they may not always be severe and may often resolve rapidly, they can be serious in specific healthcare settings or patient populations. This book focuses on new and evolving concepts with regards to GI infections. This book covers number of images. It will provide clinicians a better and informed knowledge about the various approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with infections of the GI tract. Language of the book is lucid. The superb content of this book will be met with great enthusiasm by the gastrointestinal fraternity and is helpful in further raising the level of expertise in academic and clinical practice.