Gastrointestinal infection in children

Infections of the gastrointestinal tract remain an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. A number of pertinent articles have appeared in the past year, advancing our understanding of 1) Helicobacter pylori-induced gastroduodenal disease, 2) Escherichia coli O157:H7-mediated diarrhea, and 3) newer gastrointestinal parasites that cause diarrhea. These are the topics of review.