Noun
Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAcute diarrhea can also be caused by a bacteria (bacterial gastroenteritis) or parasitic disease. Source: Internet
Alberta Health Services has declared an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis at the Vegreville Community Daycare. Source: Internet
Bacterial diseases expert Professor James Paton has received $9.1 million for a five-year program to help combat pneumonia, meningitis and gastroenteritis and other infectious diseases, which account for more than 10 million deaths worldwide each year. Source: Internet
Robinson notes that irritation to the bowel or digestive system, for example, after an infection such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning, could also trigger the symptoms, while some researchers believe that IBS may be genetic. Source: Internet
Both adults and children can get viral gastroenteritis. Source: Internet
The parvo virus causes severe gastroenteritis, and it is one of the diseases we vaccinate for in the immunization series for puppies and at appropriate intervals in adult dogs. Source: Internet