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D A Greenwald¹, L J Brandt

¹Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.

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|April 15, 1997

Summary

This persistent U.S. public health issue, resembling infectious colitis, requires consideration in differential diagnoses. Prompt diagnosis is achievable through specific stool culture for effective management.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Gastroenterology
Public Health

Background:

A significant U.S. public health concern emerged in the early 1980s.
This infectious colitis continues to be a persistent health problem.
Symptoms can mimic other forms of colitis, complicating diagnosis.