Definition of Gastroenteritis:
An acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, characterised by anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and weakness, which has various causes, including food poisoning due to infection with such organisms as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella species, consumption of irritating food or drink or psychological factors such as anger, stress and fear.
Synonym: enterogastritis.
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Drugs associated with Gastroenteritis
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Gastroenteritis. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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Topics under Gastroenteritis
- Infectious Gastroenteritis (74 drugs in 8 topics)
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Medical Encyclopedia:
- Bacterial gastroenteritis
- Viral gastroenteritis
- CMV - gastroenteritis/colitis
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