title: Infection as a cause of irritable bowel syndrome.
abstract: The normal response to infection, such as vomiting and diarrhoea, is protective and beneficial. However, in about 10% of patients these protective changes persist and may contribute to the development of post-infective irritable bowel syndrome, which may persist for many years. New insights into the pathogenesis of this condition suggest novel, effective ways of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Spiller
mesh_terms: D001647:Bile Acids and Salts / Q000378:metabolism; D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications*; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000382:microbiology; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000150:complications; D008487:Medical History Taking; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D001647:Bile Acids and Salts