Campylobacter Enterocolitis

What is Campylobacter Enterocolitis?

Campylobacter enterocolitis is a common cause of intestinal infection. These bacteria are also one of the many causes of traveler’s diarrhea or food poisoning. What is the Pathology of Campylobacter Enterocolitis? The pathology of campylobacter enterocolitis is: -Etiology: The cause…
Infectious Enterocolitis

What is Infectious Enterocolitis?

Infectious enterocolitis is bowel inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. A key radiologic feature of infectious enterocolitis is the distribution of inflammation produced by the offending organism. What is the Pathology of Infectious Enterocolitis? The pathology of infectious enterocolitis…
Diarrhea

What is Diarrhea?

Diarrhea is frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements. Conditions that may cause diarrhea include: Infectious enterocolitisCampylobacter enterocolitisEscherichia coliParasitic enterocolitisPseudomembranous colitisSalmonellaShigellosisTyphoid feverWhipple diseaseViral gastroenteritisYersinia
Disaccharidase Deficiency

What is Disaccharidase Deficiency?

Disaccharidase deficiency involves decreased hydrolysis of the disaccharides double-sugars by the disaccharidase enzymes lactase; maltase-glucoamylase; sucrase-isomaltase; palatinase and trehalase.  What is the Pathology of Disaccharidase Deficiency? The pathology of disaccharidase deficiency is: -Etiology: The cause of disaccharidase deficiency is autoimmune…
Lactase Deficiency

What is Lactase Deficiency?

Lactase deficiency is due to an insufficient level of lactase, which hydrolyzes lactose into glucose and galactose. What is the Pathology of Lactase Deficiency? The pathology of lactase deficiency is: -Etiology: The cause of lactase deficiency is an inherited genetic…
Cystic Fibrosis

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive fluids. What is the Pathology of Cystic Fibrosis?…
Celiac Disease

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a digestive and autoimmune disorder that can damage your small intestine. Celiac disease can be triggered by a protein called gluten. Gluten is found in grains, like wheat, barley and rye. What is the Pathology of Celiac…
Autoimmune Enteropathy

What is Autoimmune Enteropathy?

Autoimmune enteropathy is a rare condition that causes children to have a lot of diarrheas, often to the point of needing intravenous IV fluids. Autoimmune enteropathy can also affect a child’s ability to absorb food and vitamins. What is the…
Abetalipoproteinemia

What is Abetalipoproteinemia?

Abetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder that impairs the normal absorption of fats and certain vitamins from the diet What is the Pathology of Abetalipoproteinemia? The pathology of abetalipoproteinemia is: -Etiology: The cause of abetalipoproteinemia is by mutations in the MTTP…
Malabsorption

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption is difficulty in the digestion or absorption of nutrients from food. Malabsorption can affect growth and development, or it can lead to specific illnesses. What is the Pathology of Malabsorption? The pathology of malabsorption is: -Etiology: The cause of…