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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

Classification

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

Classification by class of micro-organism

Classification by route of infection

Classification by duration of symptoms

  • Acute: Less than three months.[1]
  • Chronic: Longer than three months. Often months to years.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Hauer-Jensen M, Denham JW, Andreyev HJ (2014). "Radiation enteropathy--pathogenesis, treatment and prevention". Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 11 (8): 470–9. doi:10.1038/nrgastro.2014.46. PMC 4346191. PMID 24686268.

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