Infectious diarrhea is a global health issue that affects billions of individuals annually. The diarrheas can be classified as noninflammatory or inflammatory based on their pathogenesis and clinical presentation. This Review presents our current understanding of the pathogenesis and clinical syndromes of infectious diarrheas, including their epidemiology and the various host factors that protect against enteric infection.
- Udayakumar Navaneethan
- Ralph A Giannella
