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Yersinia enterocolitica
1Department of International Health, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Yersinia enterocolitica infections are increasingly common in North America and Europe, causing various gastrointestinal and systemic illnesses. This review covers the clinical, epidemiologic, and pathogenic aspects of yersiniosis, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Yersinia enterocolitica is increasingly recognized as a significant pathogen in Europe and North America.
- Infections manifest in diverse clinical syndromes, including diarrhea, mesenteric adenitis, and terminal ileitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical and epidemiologic features of Yersinia enterocolitica infections.
- To discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of yersiniosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical and epidemiological data on Yersinia enterocolitica.
- Synthesis of information on disease manifestations and causative agent.
Main Results:
- Yersiniosis presents with varied symptoms and can occur endemically or epidemically.
- The review consolidates key information on the disease's multifaceted aspects.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the clinical and epidemiological patterns of Yersinia enterocolitica is crucial for effective management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention is essential for controlling yersiniosis outbreaks.