The Risk of Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders Following Acute Infection with Intestinal Parasites

The Risk of Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders Following Acute Infection with Intestinal Parasites

Background: Infectious gastroenteritis (IGE) is caused by numerous bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens. A history of IGE has been shown in previous studies to increase the risk of developing chronic gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic conditions. As bacteria and viruses represent the...

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Main Authors: Jason Blitz, Mark S. Riddle, Chad K. Porter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
protozoans
functional bowel disorder
epidemiology
parasites
sequela
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00017/full

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