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Viral gastroenteritis can be caused by a number of organisms including noroviruses, rotoviruses, adenoviruses, sapoviruses, and astroviruses. They are highly contagious and the symptoms can cause life-threatening dehydration in some cases.
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Diagnostic tests for acute gastroenteritis?
Test of gastroenteritis
What are the types of gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is the name of a symptom and sign of a disease. Many different virus cause this.
What is the anatomy and physiology of acute gastroenteritis?
How long does Gastroenteritis last for?
What causes inflammation of mucosa lining the eyelids and covering the eyeball?
Conjunctivitis is usually caused by viral infection.
What is a cure for Bacillus Cereus Gastroenteritis?
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What causes Vomiting in men?
The most common causes of vomiting in adults include: food borne illnesses (food poisoning) indigestion. bacterial or viral infections, like viral gastroenteritis, which is often referred to as a “stomach bug".
What kind of virus is Viral Gastroenteritis?
a bad one
What are 3 viral forms of gastroenteritis?
the Rotavirus, the Astrovirus, and the Adenovirus
Where can one find information about Viral gastroenteritis?
One can find information about viral gastroenteritis, also called the stomach flu, by visting the corresponding wikipedia page which also has links to additional information.
What is the common name for viral gastroenteritis?
"Stomach flu", or the "GI flu".
How else is gastroenteritis known?
Gastroenteritis often is referred to as the stomach flu even though the flu is a respiratory illness caused by an influenza virus. Other common names for viral gastroenteritis include: food poisoning, winter-vomiting disease, non-bacterial gastroenteritis
Can viral gastroenteritis cause a rise in blood sugar?
sir my sugar level some time goes up but comes down automatically without medicine i am sever stomach patisantYes, I had viral gastroenteritis and my blood sugar rose to 123 when it is below 100 normally
How do you spell gastrolentritis?
The correct spelling is "gastroenteritis" (viral inflammation of the digestive tract, aka stomach flu).
Is amoxicillin effective for gastroenteritis?
Amoxicillin is not effective for gastroenteritis. As such patient may vomit out the drug. Also most of the gastroenteritis cases are viral in origin. Antibiotics may give a feeling of false security to doctor and patient also. Mainstay of treatment for gastroenteritis is intravenous fluids. Specially lactated ringer with added potassium in it.
What prevention methods are there for gastroenteritis?
There are few steps that can be taken to avoid gastroenteritis. Ensuring that food is well-cooked and unspoiled can prevent bacterial gastroenteritis, but may not be effective against viral gastroenteritis.
Why is viral gastroenteritis of concern in young children?
It can cause extreme fluid loss that results in dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Is stomach flu a viral disease?
Stomach flu is an illness called gastroenteritis, which is usually caused by a virus. There is no vaccine or cure for gastroenteritis. If you have it, you'll want to rest until you feel better. Gastroenteritis is contagious, that's why it's important to wash your hands, especially before you eat.
