infection⚑ High burden in India
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 , 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
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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1. What does gastroenteritis affect?
2. Which of these is a typical symptom of gastroenteritis?
3. Even though it is sometimes called 'stomach flu,' gastroenteritis is actually caused by what?
4. What is a common way to treat the dehydration caused by gastroenteritis?
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