Infectious colitis in adults

Infectious colitis in adults is a serious public health problem in France because:
- it takes acute forms requiring urgent treatment;
- it may become epidemic;
- it is a frequent complaint, accounting for between 1 and 10 per cent of the three million cases of diarrhea treated by doctors each year;
- the pathogens causing it are constantly evolving.
This encyclopedic work, edited by leading specialists in gastroenterology and microbial ecology, gives a comprehensive overview of the physiological, epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of the disease. It is clearly a must for both general practitioners and specialists.