* Invasive bacterial infections such as [[Intestines Fibrinous/Haemorrhagic Enteritis - Pathology#Salmonellosis|Salmonellosis]] result in epithelial destruction and loss of surface area.
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* Invasive bacterial infections such as [[Salmonellosis|Salmonellosis]] result in epithelial destruction and loss of surface area.
* There is also active exudation of extracellular fluids from the eroded/ ulcerated mucosal surface.
* There is also active exudation of extracellular fluids from the eroded/ ulcerated mucosal surface.
** Exacerbated by the increased vascular permeability associated with inflammation.
** Exacerbated by the increased vascular permeability associated with inflammation.