The gastrointestinal diseases that are caused by bacteria range in seriousness from temporary discomfort to truly life-threatening conditions.

The gastrointestinal diseases that are caused by bacteria range in seriousness from temporary discomfort to truly life-threatening conditions. Some we may have heard of or been familiar with, and others less so. Let's help educate each other.

Choose one of these diseases to focus on. Tell us:

What is the taxonomy of the causative organism?

How is it usually introduced?

How does it work to cause illness?

Treatment?

Any other facts we should know?