infection⚑ High burden in India
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, also known as , is an of the tract including the stomach and . Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and pain. Fever, lack of energy, and may also occur. This typically lasts less than two weeks. Although it is not related to influenza, in Canada and the United States it is often referred to as "stomach flu".
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·, vomiting, pain/cramps, fever
Causes — why it happens
- ·Viruses, , , fungi
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms, occasionally stool
Prevention
- ·Hand washing, drinking clean water, proper disposal of human waste, breastfeeding
Treatment
- ·Oral rehydration solution (combination of water, salts, and sugar), fluids
Complications
- ·
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