Publications by authors named "Cristina M Vacaroiu"
Diagnostics (Basel)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) causes severe foodborne illnesses, particularly affecting children and the elderly, leading to complications like bloody diarrhea, kidney failure, and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).
- The case discusses the diagnosis and management of STEC-induced colitis, emphasizing the need for a thorough diagnostic process, including bacteriology, imaging, and colonoscopy to differentiate it from other conditions like ischemic colitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
- Although antibiotics are typically not recommended for STEC infections, they were administered in this case to prevent complications, and careful, multi-specialty investigations were crucial for effective treatment and minimizing symptoms.
