Characteristics and Risk Factors of Post-infection Irritable Bowel Syndrome Following Campylobacter Enteritis

Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in the United States. We investigated the prevalence of post-infection irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) in a cohort with culture-confirmed Campylobacter cases; risk factors for PI-IBS based on clinical factors; and shifts in IBS patterns post-infection in patients with pre-existing IBS.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - July 21, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Antonio Berumen, Ryan Lennon, Margaret Breen-Lyles, Jayne Griffith, Robin Patel, David Boxrud, Marijke Decuir, Gianrico Farrugia, Kirk Smith, Madhusudan Grover Source Type: research