title: Factors preceding relapse of ulcerative colitis.
abstract: The effect of intercurrent diarrhoea on relapse of ulcerative colitis was investigated. Diarrhoea resulting from travel abroad, gastroenteritis or antibiotic usage resulted in an approximately 50% relapse rate. With regard to colonoscopy and barium enema, only the latter was followed by relapse and this may reflect differences in the preparation for the procedure.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000209:etiology*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D014195:Travel
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents