ANTIBIOTIC-THERAPY FOR BACTERIAL ENTEROCOLITIS - A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Authors
WOLF DC GIANNELLA RA
Citation
Dc. Wolf et Ra. Giannella, ANTIBIOTIC-THERAPY FOR BACTERIAL ENTEROCOLITIS - A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW, The American journal of gastroenterology, 88(10), 1993, pp. 1667-1683
Citations number
189
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
The American journal of gastroenterology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00029270
Volume
88
Issue
10
Year of publication
1993
Pages
1667 - 1683
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9270(1993)88:10<1667:AFBE-A>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
The treatment of bacterial enterocolitis is a major health care issue throughout the world. Many cases of diarrhea due to invasive bacterial pathogens can be managed by oral rehydration, only. Nonetheless, anti biotics play an invaluable role in the management of patients sufferin g from severe diarrhea or extraintestinal symptoms. This article revie ws the literature supporting current recommendations for antibiotic th erapy.