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What causes viral gastroenteritis?
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.
What is the anatomy and physiology of acute gastroenteritis?
Acute gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, often caused by infection. It leads to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. This condition results from viruses, bacteria, or parasites irritating the intestines, leading to increased fluid secretion and decreased absorption, causing the characteristic symptoms.
How is gastroenteritis transmitted?
Gastroenteritis is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water, close contact with an infected person, or consuming food or drink that has been prepared by someone with the infection. The most common causes are viruses and bacteria, such as norovirus and E. coli. Proper hygiene practices, such as handwashing and food safety measures, can help prevent the spread of gastroenteritis.
How often can you catch gastroenteritis?
The virus must be swallowed, i.e., contaminated food or water. OR, touching contaminated door knobs, toliets, and possibly through the vomit of someone else if you are standing close by, as the virus is in the vomit.
What is a cure for Bacillus Cereus Gastroenteritis?
There is no specific cure for Bacillus cereus gastroenteritis. Treatment typically involves supportive care, such as rest, hydration, and managing symptoms like nausea and diarrhea. In severe cases, medical attention may be needed to address complications like dehydration.
Is gastroenteritis a virus or a bacteria?
gastroenteritis is a virus
What are types of water-borne diseases?
Enforosis is one of them.Also,I think, gastroenteritis because of the dehydration part.
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
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 the nanda nursing diagnosis for gastroenteritis?
The NANDA nursing diagnosis for acute gastroenteritis include symptoms such as diarrhea, acute pain, and deficient levels of fluids. Activity intolerance is also seen in patients with gastroenteritis.
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.
Is gastroenteritis contagious?
YES
What is the code for gastroenteritis?
558.9
Can you eat chocolate if you have gastroenteritis?
no
What is intestinal swelling?
Gastroenteritis
What is the NANDA nursing diagnosis for acute gastroenteritis?
The NANDA nursing diagnosis for acute gastroenteritis include symptoms such as diarrhea, acute pain, and deficient levels of fluids. Activity intolerance is also seen in patients with gastroenteritis.
