gastroenteritis

(noun)

Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection.

Related Terms

Examples of gastroenteritis in the following topics:

  • Viral Gastroenteritis

    • Gastroenteritis is caused by two different virus types in adults and children.
    • Gastroenteritis has also been referred to as gastro, stomach bug, and stomach virus.
    • Gastroenteritis primarily affects children and those in the developing world.
    • Electron Micrographs of viruses that cause gastroenteritis in humans.
    • Recognize the viruses that cause gastroenteritis and their mode of transmission

  • Bacterial Gastroenteritis

    • Gastroenteritis is characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves both the stomach and the small intestine.
    • Gastroenteritis primarily affects children and those in the developing world.
    • "Traveler's diarrhea" is usually a type of bacterial gastroenteritis.
    • Gastroenteritis is typically diagnosed clinically, based on a person's signs and symptoms.
    • Salmonella is a common cause of gastroenteritis in children.

  • Noncholera Vibrios

    • Most strains cause gastroenteritis such as V. cholerae non-O1/O139 strains and Vibrio parahaemolytitcus strains capable of producing thermostable direct hemolysin (TDH) and/or TDH-related hemolysin.
    • Four other species (V. mimicus, V. hollisae, V. fluvialis, and V. furnissii) can cause gastroenteritis.

  • Vagus (X) Nerve

    • In addition, 5-HT3 receptor-mediated afferent vagus stimulation in the gut due to gastroenteritis and other insults is a cause of vomiting.
    • This occurs commonly in cases of viral gastroenteritis , acute cholecystitis, or in response to stimuli such as the Valsalva maneuver or pain.

  • Double-Stranded DNA Viruses: Adenoviruses

    • Adenoviruses, types 40 and 41 can also cause gastroenteritis.

  • Sodium, Electrolytes, and Fluid Balance

    • Chronic laxative abuse or severe diarrhea or vomiting (gastroenteritis) can lead to electrolyte disturbances along with dehydration.

  • Microorganisms in the Hospital

  • Protists as Human Pathogens

    • Protist parasites include the causative agents of malaria, African sleeping sickness, and waterborne gastroenteritis in humans.

  • Giardiasis

    • Giardiasis, referred to as beaver fever, is a common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide.

  • Cyclospora Diarrheal Infection

    • The symptoms associated with this disease are categorized as gastroenteritis based issues.