Infectious colitis classification

Fecal-oral: Shigella dysenteriae , Escherichia coli O157:H7
Rectal route: lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qasim Salau, M.B.B.S., FMCPaed [2]

Overview

There is no established classification system for infectious colitis. However, it may be classified based on class of micro-organism, route of infection, and duration of symptom.

Classification

There is no established classification system for infectious colitis. However, it may be classified based on class of the pathogen, route of infection, and duration of symptom.