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gastroenteritisImported
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An inflammatory disorder that affects the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Most commonly, this is attributed to viruses; however bacteria, parasites or adverse reactions can also be the culprit. Symptoms include acute diarrhea and vomiting.

INFLAMMATION of any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM. Causes of gastroenteritis are many including genetic, infection, HYPERSENSITIVITY, drug effects, and CANCER.

Defined byefo
Exact Synonyms
cholera morbus
gastroenteritis
inflammation of intestine
intestine inflammation
Narrow Synonyms
infectious colitis, enteritis and gastroenteritis