Viral Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is the medical term for infections causing inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Viruses are common causes of gastroenteritis.
Many infections of the digestive tract are lumped under the term gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as "stomach flu."
Most cases of gastroenteritis are caused by viruses, although the upset also may be caused by toxic substances, antibiotics or other drugs that alter the natural bacterial population of the lower gastrointestinal tract, or a...
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Viral gastroenteritis
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Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines from a virus. The infection can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. It is sometimes... Read more »
Gastroenteritis In Adults
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the intestines that causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms... Read more »
Gastroenteritis In Children
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What Is It? Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and other symptoms of digestive... Read more »
Bacterial gastroenteritis
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Bacterial gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria.Alternative NamesInfectious diarrhea - bacterial... Read more »
CMV: gastroenteritis/colitis
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CMV gastroenteritis/colitis is inflammation of the stomach or intestine due to infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV).See also:CMV esophagitisCMV... Read more »
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