Gastrointestinal Diseases and Their Associated Infections

Many bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi play key roles in the development of gastrointestinal diseases, and this practical reference brings you up to speed with this increasingly important area. Covering a broad range of GI diseases and cancers, this resource provides an expert overview of the field, ideal for all gastroenterologists and infectious disease physicians.

Table of contents:

1. Infections associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer

2. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and Gastric Cancer

3. Gallbladder Disease and Cancer

4. Hepatocellular carcinoma

5. Acute pancreatitis

6. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

7. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

8. Appendicitis

9. Colorectal cancer

10. Pancreatic Cancer

11. Viral Gastroenteritis

12. Bacterial Gastroenteritis

13. Molecular pathogenesis of gastrointestinal infections

14. Whipple Disease

15. Celiac Disease

16. Parasitic Diarrhea

17. Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis

18. Fecal Transplants