ENDOSCOPIC FINDINGS OF MRSA COLITIS

Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)colitis is usualy occurs in thesmall intestine. Few reports are found about the colonoscopic findings of MRSA colitis.We reported 3 cases of MRSA colitis observed by colonoscopy. Symptoms were fever, diarrhea and hematochezia. MRSA colitis were found in only 3 cases among the 48 patientswhose stool culture were positive for MRSA, from oct.1993 to sept.1995. Lesions werelocated in right side colon in al13cases. Endoscopic features varied from ulcerative lesionsto erosive lesions. Vancomycin treatment was effective and follow up colonoscopyrevealed pseudopolyps. Severe inflammation, leulocyte infiltration were the commonfinding of biopsied specimens.