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Gastroenteritis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, is an illness of fever, diarrhoea and/or vomiting caused by an infectious virus, bacterium or parasite. The most common viral causes of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in children <5 years of age in both developed countries as well as developing countries are rotavirus group A (up to 50% of the cases), noroviruses (the most common cause of outbreaks of AGE in all age groups), adenoviruses type 40 and 41, astrovirus, and sapovirus. The child with gastroenteritis may be lethargic and have signs of dehydration, dry mucous membranes, tachycardia, reduced skin turgor, sunken fontanelles and sunken eye balls, poor perfusion and ultimately shock. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Viral_gastroenteritis   (720 words)

Dr. Koop - Viral Gastroenteritis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference Gastroenteritis is the medical term for infections causing inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Epidemic viral gastroenteritis has acquired various names in medical literature including "winter vomiting disease," "acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis," "epidemic diarrhea and vomiting," "epidemic collapse," and "epidemic nausea and vomiting." In the lay press, it is frequently referred to as "intestinal flu" or "stomach flu." The last two terms are incorrect and should be avoided. The influenza virus does not cause epidemic viral gastroenteritis but instead is responsible for "the flu," a systemic, febrile (causes a fever) disease that predominantly involves the respiratory tract and not the digestive tract in humans. www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/503.html   (656 words)

Viral Gastroenteritis Viral gastroenteritis is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that results in vomiting or diarrhea. Viral gastroenteritis is not caused by bacteria (such as Salmonella or Escherichia coli) or parasites (such as Giardia), or by medications or other medical conditions, although the symptoms may be similar. Generally, viral gastroenteritis is diagnosed by a physician on the basis of the symptoms and medical examination of the patient. my.webmd.com /content/article/5/1680_51287.html   (764 words)

Viral Gastroenteritis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection caused by several viruses. Viral gastroenteritis is often mistakenly called "stomach flu," but it is not caused by the influenza virus and it does not infect the stomach. Viral gastroenteritis is a highly contagious infection of the intestines caused by one of several viruses. digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/viralgastroenteritis   (1415 words)

FDA/CFSAN Bad Bug Book Other Gastroenteritis Viruses Although the rotavirus and the Norwalk family of viruses are the leading causes of viral gastroenteritis, a number of other viruses have been implicated in outbreaks, including astroviruses, caliciviruses, enteric adenoviruses and parvovirus. Viral gastroenteritis is usually a mild illness characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise, abdominal pain, headache, and fever. Viral gastroenteritis is transmitted by the fecal-oral route via person-to-person contact or ingestion of contaminated foods and water. vm.cfsan.fda.gov /~mow/chap35.html   (1167 words)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Respiratory and Enteric Viruses Branch Gastroenteritis means inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. Viral gastroenteritis occurs in people of all ages and backgrounds. www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/faq.htm   (773 words)

THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 3, Ch. 28, Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, predominantly manifested by upper GI tract symptoms (anorexia, nausea, vomiting), diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. The electrolyte and fluid loss associated with gastroenteritis may be little more than an inconvenience to an otherwise healthy adult but may be of grave significance to a person less able to withstand this loss (eg, the elderly, very young, or debilitated or those with certain concomitant illnesses). Gastroenteritis may be of nonspecific, uncertain, or unknown etiology or of bacterial, viral, parasitic, or toxic etiology. www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section3/chapter28/28a.htm   (1284 words)

CDC - Viral Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Europe, 1995–2000 Viral pathogens are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in industrialized countries (1,2). Viral gastroenteritis infection, typically a self-limiting condition of short duration in humans, is extremely common and associated with relatively few deaths. Hedberg CW, Osterholm MT. Outbreaks of food-borne and waterborne viral gastroenteritis. www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol9no1/02-0184.htm   (4053 words)

Introduction: Viral gastroenteritis - WrongDiagnosis.com Viral gastroenteritis: Virus causing gastroenteritis of digestive tract. Viral gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis means inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. Researching symptoms of Viral gastroenteritis: Further information about the symptoms of Viral gastroenteritis is available including a list of symptoms of Viral gastroenteritis, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Viral gastroenteritis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center. www.wrongdiagnosis.com /v/viral_gastroenteritis/intro.htm   (259 words)

THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 3, Ch. 28, Gastroenteritis Viral gastroenteritis is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in the USA. Four categories of viruses are known to cause gastroenteritis: rotavirus, calicivirus (including Norwalk virus), enteric adenovirus (serotypes 40 and 41), and astrovirus. Norwalk virus is the principal cause of epidemic viral gastroenteritis; waterborne and foodborne outbreaks are well documented. www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual/section3/chapter28/28f.jsp   (740 words)

eMedicine - Gastroenteritis, Viral : Article by Richard W Goodgame, MD Statistics on sporadic cases of adult viral gastroenteritis are not known; however, food-borne and water-borne epidemics of viral gastroenteritis are common. Suspect a viral cause when the warning signs of bacterial infection (ie, high fever, bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, >6 stools per 24 h) are absent and an alternative diagnosis is not suggested by epidemiologic clues from the history (eg, travel, sexual practices, antibiotic use). Most cases of epidemic viral gastroenteritis in adults and children are caused by the caliciviruses or small, round-structured viruses. www.emedicine.com /med/topic856.htm   (2315 words)

Walgreens | Health Library | Health Topics | Viral gastroenteritis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Although this probably won't make you feel any better, viral gastroenteritis is one of the most common acute illnesses in the United States, with millions of cases reported annually. Because the symptoms are similar, it's easy to confuse viral diarrhea with diarrhea caused by bacteria such as salmonella and Escherichia coli (E. coli) or parasites such as giardia. Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea or vomiting. www.walgreens.com /library/health_topic/topic.jhtml?docId=DS00085   (2102 words)

Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses Viral gastroenteritis outbreaks can occur in institutional settings — such as schools, child care facilities, and nursing homes — and can occur in other group settings, such as banquet halls, cruise ships, dormitories and campgrounds. It is estimated that Norwalk viruses are responsible for about one-third of the cases of viral gastroenteritis not involving the 6 to 24-month age group. Although the rotavirus and the Norwalk family of viruses are the leading causes of viral gastroenteritis, a number of other viruses have been implicated in outbreaks, including astroviruses, caliciviruses, enteric adenoviruses and parvoviruses. hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC3720.htm   (1995 words)

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Norwalk-like viral gastroenteritis outbreak in ... @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Gastroenteritis was associated with one post dining facility and with soft drinks. The case definition for acute gastroenteritis was three or more loose diarrheal stools (with or without vomiting) within a 24-hour period in the week before the outbreak, with or without admission to the hospital. This gastroenteritis outbreak was notable for the explosive onset of an intense [ILLEGIBLE TEXT] illness with a short incubation period of 24 to 36 hours. www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:63849433&refid=holomed_1   (2098 words)

Viral Gastroenteritis - Quick Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Viral gastroenteritis (VYE-rull gas-tro-en-ter-EYE-tis) is an illness that is sometimes called "stomach flu". It is not the same illness as influenza ("the flu"), which is caused by a virus that infects the lungs, throat and sinuses. Viral gastroenteritis can be a serious illness for people who are unable to drink enough fluids to replace what they lose. www.state.in.us /isdh/healthinfo/viralgastroqfacts.htm   (628 words)

eMedicine - Pediatrics, Gastroenteritis : Article by Karen A Santucci, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Background: Gastroenteritis is a common pediatric illness resulting in a high number of urgent and emergent visits to pediatric office practices and EDs. Volume depletion as a complication of viral gastroenteritis can result in prolonged and repeated visits to the ED and may require inpatient management. In young children, etiological agents of viral gastroenteritis cannot easily be clinically distinguished. www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic380.htm   (2121 words)

Adult Health Advisor 2005.2: Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Stomach flu is a viral infection that affects the stomach and small intestine. Gastroenteritis is caused by swallowing one of these viruses. www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_gastroen_crs.htm   (978 words)

Viral Gastroenteritis Viruses are increasingly recognised as the cause of acute gastroenteritis in man, particularly in children. Physiology and pathophysiology of the gut in relation to viral diarrhea (F. Michelangeli, M.C. Ruiz). Histopathology of viral gastrointestinal infections in the immunocompromised (J.W. Grant). www.allmedstar.com /ep-0444514449.html   (579 words)

Viral gastroenteritis If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you or someone in your family may have viral gastroenteritis — an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea or vomiting. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, attacks your intestines, causing signs and symptoms such as: But in many cases, the virus is passed through the fecal-oral route — that is, someone with the virus handles food you eat without washing his or her hands after using the bathroom. www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00085.html   (2075 words)

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Viral gastroenteritis outbreaks in Europe, 1995... @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Emerging Infectious Diseases: Viral gastroenteritis outbreaks in Europe, 1995... General information on surveillance systems (including sources of data, estimate of national population under surveillance, definition of a viral gastroenteritis outbreak, and number of such outbreaks investigated) was collected for the period 1995-2000. (30.) Hedberg CW, Osterholm MT. Outbreaks of food-borne and waterborne viral gastroenteritis. highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:97116565&...   (4051 words)

SHS - Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Viral infections are highly contagious with symptoms lasting usually 1-3 days with patients experiencing BOTH vomiting and diarrhea at the same time. There is no specific treatment but full recovery is expected in healthy individuals provided they drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Immediately remove and wash clothing or linens that may be contaminated with virus after an episode of illness (use hot water and soap). www.studenthealth.ucla.edu /handouts/ho-gastro.html   (1084 words)

Contagious: Viral gastroenteritis - WrongDiagnosis.com About contagion: Contagion and contagiousness refers to how easily the spread of Viral gastroenteritis is possible from one person to another. Contagion summary: The viruses that cause gastroenteritis are spread through close contact with infected persons (for example, by sharing food, water, or eating utensils). Contagion discussion: Food may be contaminated by food preparers or handlers who have viral gastroenteritis, especially if they do not wash their hands regularly after using the bathroom. www.wrongdiagnosis.com /v/viral_gastroenteritis/contagious.htm   (260 words)

Viral Gastroenteritis Discussion This site contains information from government publications about viral gastroenteritis that have been reformatted and reorganized. Experiences of family members of viral gastroenteritis patients This is a paragraph of text that could go in the sidebar. aaaaq.com /digestive_diseases/viral_gastroenteritis   (1441 words)

Outbreaks of food-borne and waterborne viral gastroenteritis -- Hedberg and Osterholm 6 (3): 199 -- Clinical ... Assessment of the overall significance of viral agents viral gastroenteritis are underreported because of the lack of availability Norwalk-Like Virus-Associated Gastroenteritis in a Large, High-Density Encampment--Virginia, July 2001. cmr.asm.org /cgi/content/abstract/6/3/199   (398 words)

MedlinePlus: Gastroenteritis Viral Gastroenteritis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Gastroenteritis as a Side Effect of Drugs (Merck and Co., Inc.) The primary NIH organization for research on Gastroenteritis is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/gastroenteritis.html   (179 words)

Viral gastroenteritis Information on Healthline Antibiotic therapy is not effective in viral illness. Antidiarrheal medications are generally not given, as they may prolong the infectious process. The best way to prevent viral gastroenteritis is to handle food properly and wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet. www.healthline.com /health/gastrointestinal/000252.html   (631 words)

VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS Seasons: In temperate '1st world' populations rota virus is the main cause of winter gastroenteritis. Molecular techniques have also enabled the expression of viral antigens that can be used in serological surveys. For example, a 1993 survey in the UK has shown that Norwalk infection is apparently a common silent infection in childhood. web.uct.ac.za /depts/mmi/jmoodie/gastro2.html   (962 words)

Causes of Viral gastroenteritis - CureResearch.com Use of this site is subject to our TERMS OF USE. Cause of Viral gastroenteritis: Many different viruses can cause gastroenteritis, including rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, Norwalk virus, and a group of Norwalk-like viruses. Related information for causes of Viral gastroenteritis: Further relevant information on causes of Viral gastroenteritis may be found in the risk factors for Viral gastroenteritis and underlying causes of Viral gastroenteritis. www.cureresearch.com /v/viral_gastroenteritis/causes.htm   (334 words)

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