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24.3 • Bacterial Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract 1007<br />

Disease Profile<br />

Bacterial Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract<br />

Bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract generally occur when bacteria or bacterial toxins are<br />

ingested in contaminated food or water. Toxins and other virulence factors can produce gastrointestinal<br />

inflammation and general symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Bacterial GI infections can vary<br />

widely in terms of severity and treatment. Some can be treated with antibiotics, but in other cases<br />

antibiotics may be ineffective in combating toxins or even counterproductive if they compromise the GI<br />

microbiota. Figure 24.22 and Figure 24.23 the key features of common bacterial GI infections.

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