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Bacterial colitis due to Escherichia coli

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Link to WHO Definition

Bacterial colitis due to Escherichia coli – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/374645015

This refers to inflammation of the large intestine due to a bacillus (Escherichia coli), a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the human gastrointestinal tract and existing as numerous strains, some of which are responsible for diarrheal diseases.