tresa
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In many cases, these infections of enterobacteria infections are nosocomial. This means that they can be acquired in the hospital. Diarrhea caused by enterobacteria is a common problem and is serious. It is estimated that each person in the general population has an average of 1.5 episodes of diarrhea each year. It is higher rates in children, institutionalized people, and Native Americans. This type of enterobacterial infection can range from a minor nuisance to a life-threatening disorder, especially in infants, elderly persons, and AIDS patients. Enterobacterial infections in the digestive tract typically start when the organisms invade the mucous tissues that line patient’s digestive tract. bloody diarrhea is sometimes called dysentery, and it is produced by EHEC, EIEC, some types of Salmonella, some types of Shigella, and Yersinia. In dysentery or bloody diarrhea, the infection is located in the colon. In this case, cells and tissues are destroyed, inflammation is present, and antibiotic therapy is usually required. The diagnosis of enterobacterial infections is complicated by the fact that viruses, protozoa, and other types of bacteria can also cause bloody diarrhea.
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