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Can food poisoning cause colitis?
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Yes: Colitis is an inflammation of the colon which can be caused by infection. Food poisoning with bacteria or viruses is an infection which can lead to colitis.
Answered 5/10/2014
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Food poisoning : Several different bacteria including e coli, salmonella , shigella , campylobacter may cause food poisoning with resultant cramps , diarrhea("colitis").
Answered 11/10/2012
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