Factors contributing to infectious diarrhea-associated pancreatic enzyme alterations.

Objectives: Several pathogens have been involved as etiologic agents of acute pancreatitis. We studied 59 patients presenting acute infectious diarrhea in order to determine the incidence as well as to identify factors which may contribute to the occurrence of pancreatic enzyme alteration or true acute pancreatitis.

Methods: Patients were evaluated for serum lipase and amylase, and 24-hours urinary amylase.