Connor Dyer 
Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Associated Infections 

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a common and easily accessible portal of entry for microbes or their toxins, with the ability tocause infection, inflammation, and/or disease. Food borne diseases are a major concern worldwide. Contaminated food, water, and fomites, if they gain access through the fecal-oral route, all are capable of infecting the gastrointestinal system.Gastrointestinal infections are among the most commonly encountered infections in primary care. While they may notalways be severe and may often resolve rapidly, they can be serious in specific healthcare settings or patient populations.Thisbook focuses on new and evolving concepts with regards to GI infections. This book covers number of images. It will provideclinicians a better and informed knowledge about the various approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of patients withinfections of the GI tract. Language of the book is lucid. The superb content of this book will be met with great enthusiasm bythe gastrointestinal fraternity and is helpful in further raising the level of expertise in academic and clinical practice.