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  • Immunology

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  • Enteric infections are suspected contributors to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathogenesis, but direct evidence is scarce.
  • Managing co-existing enteric infections and IBD presents complex clinical challenges due to conflicting treatment approaches.

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  • To present a case study of a young male experiencing enteric infections alongside a new IBD diagnosis.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of concurrent infections in newly diagnosed IBD patients.

Main Methods:

  • Initial diagnosis involved Klebsiella oxytoca isolation and Clostridium difficile infection.
  • Treatment included antibiotic withdrawal and fecal microbiota transplantation.
  • Persistent symptoms led to a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC), necessitating advanced treatment.

Main Results:

  • Standard therapies for enteric infections did not resolve the patient's symptoms.
  • The patient was ultimately diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC).
  • Severe UC treatment, including cyclosporine, was initiated due to persistent colitis.

Conclusions:

  • The co-occurrence of multiple enteric infections in a new IBD diagnosis is uncommon and impacts treatment decisions.
  • This case underscores the need for comprehensive evaluation and tailored management in IBD patients with concurrent infections.