title: Antibiotic therapy for bacterial enterocolitis: a comprehensive review.
abstract: The treatment of bacterial enterocolitis is a major health care issue throughout the world. Many cases of diarrhea due to invasive bacterial pathogens can be managed by oral rehydration, only. Nonetheless, antibiotics play an invaluable role in the management of patients suffering from severe diarrhea or extraintestinal symptoms. This article reviews the literature supporting current recommendations for antibiotic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Giannella
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D004760:Enterocolitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents