Gastroenteritis - Answers An infection or inflammation of the digestive tract, particularly the stomach
and intestines. Frequently referred to as stomach or intestinal flu.
Viruses
Bacteria
Parasites
Bacterial Toxins
Chemicals
Drugs - Answers Causes of gastroenteritis.
Viruses - Answers This cause of gastroenteritis includes caliciviruses, rotaviruses, astroviruses, and
adenoviruses.
Bacteria - Answers This cause of gastroenteritis includes the likes of Campylobacter.
Parasites - Answers This cause of gastroenteritis could be Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and
Cryptosporidium.
Bacterial Toxins - Answers This cause of gastroenteritis are poisonous by-products caused by bacteria
can contaminate food.
Chemicals - Answers This cause of gastroenteritis could be the likes of lead poisoning.
Drugs - Answers This cause of gastroenteritis includes antibiotics and the likes.
Escherichia Coli Infection - Answers A common problem for travelers to countries with poor
sanitation. Infection is caused by drinking contaminated
water or eating food.
Campylobacter Infection - Answers The bacteria that causes this infection are found in animal feces.
Cryptosporidium Infection - Answers Parasites are found in the bowels of humans and animals. An
infected person may spread parasites to food or surfaces if they don't wash their hands after going to
the toilet.
Giardiasis - Answers Parasite infection of the bowel.
Salmonellosis - Answers The bacteria that causes this infection are found in
animal feces. Infection is caused by eating contaminated food or handling infected animals.