ENDOSCOPIC FINDINGS OF INTESTINAL INFECTIONS AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Abstract

When diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it is important to distinguish it from other intestinal infections as clinical treatments may differ completely. In addition, when there are signs of IBD relapse, it is important to accurately distinguish among IBD relapse, onset of infectious disease, or a combination of both. Intestinal infections can be an aggravating factor for IBD, and intestinal infections should always be considered when treating IBD. In this paper, we explain the etiology of this condition and show endoscopic findings of major intestinal infections that need to be differentiated from IBD when treating IBD.