What is "ileitis"

n. (context pathology English) Inflammation of the ileum.

n. inflammation of the ileum

Ileitis is an inflammation of the ileum, a portion of the small intestine. Crohn's ileitis is a type of Crohn's disease affecting the ileum. Ileitis is caused by the bacterium Lawsonia intracellularis. Inflammatory bowel disease does not associate with Lawsonia intracellularis infection.

Category:Inflammations Category:Noninfective enteritis and colitis