What Is Infectious Colitis?
Infectious colitis refers to inflammation of the colon (the main part of the large intestine) due to infection by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi, usually causing sudden lower abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Infectious colitis, especially in food poisoning, is often associated with infection of the stomach (gastritis), small intestine (enteritis), and/or rectum (proctitis).
