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[Complications of acute gastroenteritis caused by Salmonella no typhi]
Revista Espanola De Las Enfermedades Del Aparato Digestivo
|March 1, 1989
Abstract:
A review was made of the histories of 125 adult patients admitted for acute gastroenteritis (GEA) due to Salmonella no typhi. The complications that appeared in the series are analyzed. A total of 16 patients (12.8%) presented complications: the most common was bacteremia, 3 had renal tubular necrosis, 2 alithiasic cholecystitis that required surgery, 2 toxic megacolon, 2 rectal hemorrhage, 1 erythema nodosum and 1 intestinal perforation. The authors review the features of each complication.
Insights
Salmonella non-typhi gastroenteritis can lead to serious complications in adults. This review found bacteremia, renal tubular necrosis, and surgical complications like cholecystitis in 12.8% of patients.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Acute gastroenteritis (GEA) is a common condition, often caused by bacterial pathogens.
- Salmonella non-typhi infections represent a significant cause of GEA, particularly in adults.
- Understanding the spectrum of complications associated with Salmonella non-typhi GEA is crucial for patient management.