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Inflamation of the intestine, typically the large intestine. Gastroenteritis can be caused by anything that inflames the stomach and small intestine. (1) Most cases are caused by a virus infection such as norovirus or rotavirus. (2) Fewer are caused by bacterial infection such as salmonella or escherichia coli. (3) Ingestion of toxic chemicals or poisons. (4) Adverse reaction to a medication. (5) Autoimmune (allergic) reaction to a food substance. (6) Intestinal parasites.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoInflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis.
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∙ 9y agoInflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that affects both the stomach and the small intestine is a medical condition known as gastroenteritis.
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Is gastroenteritis a virus or a bacteria?
gastroenteritis is a virus
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 result of laboratory test to gastroenteritis?
what is the lab result that found in gastroenteritis
What are the medical management of acute gastroenteritis?
what are medical management to the patient with acute gastroenteritis
What is the anatomy and physiology of acute gastroenteritis?
How long does Gastroenteritis last for?
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
What is intestinal swelling?
Gastroenteritis
What is the code for gastroenteritis?
558.9
Can you eat chocolate if you have gastroenteritis?
no
Is gastroenteritis contagious?
YES
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.
