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gastroenteritis: see enteritis enteritis (ĕn'tərī`tĭs), inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. ..... Click the link for more information. . gastroenteritisAcute infectious syndrome of the stomach lining and intestines. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Severity varies from transient diarrhea to life-threatening dehydration, children and the very old being more at risk for the latter. Many microorganisms produce it, either by secreting toxins or by invading the gut walls. Forms of gastroenteritis include food poisoning, cholera, and traveler's diarrhea. Depending on cause and severity, treatment includes antibiotics or simply supportive care. gastroenteritis inflammation of the stomach and intestines gastroenteritis [¦ga·strō‚ent·ə′rīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of the mucosa of the stomach and intestine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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