Gastroenteritis overview

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Gastroenteritis Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Classification

Differential Diagnosis

Prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and the small intestine and resulting in acute diarrhea. The inflammation is caused most often by infection with certain viruses, less often by bacteria or their toxins, parasites, or adverse reaction to something in the diet or medication.

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