Infections and infestations of the gastrointestinal tract. Part 1: bacterial, viral and fungal infections

R Sinha; A Rajesh; S Rawat; P Rajiah; I Ramachandran

doi:10.1016/j.crad.2011.10.021

Infections and infestations of the gastrointestinal tract. Part 1: bacterial, viral and fungal infections

Clin Radiol. 2012 May;67(5):484-94. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.10.021. Epub 2012 Jan 16.

Authors

R Sinha¹, A Rajesh, S Rawat, P Rajiah, I Ramachandran

Affiliation

¹ Department of Clinical Radiology, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, UK. rakslide@gmail.com

PMID: 22257535
DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.10.021

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the imaging findings of various infections affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Barium examinations, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography all play an important role in the diagnostic workup of gastrointestinal tract infections. Knowledge of differential diagnosis, sites of involvement, and typical imaging features of different infections can help in accurate diagnosis and guide treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
Barium Sulfate
Contrast Media
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
Gastrointestinal Diseases / microbiology
Gastrointestinal Tract / microbiology*
Gastrointestinal Tract / virology*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Male
Middle Aged
Mycoses / diagnosis*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
Virus Diseases / diagnosis*

Substances

Contrast Media
Barium Sulfate