INFECTIOUS GASTROENTEROCOLITIDES IN CHILDREN - AN UPDATE ON EMERGING PATHOGENS

Microbial infections of the gut continue to cause morbidity and mortal ity, particularly in infants and young children. These infections resu lt from ''traditional'' enteropathogens and recently identified microb es not previously considered to be human pathogens. This article consi ders selected newly recognized bacteria and viruses infecting the stom ach, small bowel, and large intestine.