What Is Gastroenteritis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is the term given to a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. There are several potential causes of the condition, including viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. In most cases, it is a virus that is the cause of the condition. Regardless of the underlying cause, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually the same.
It is also a relatively common condition, with approximately 2 billion cases occurring worldwide. It can be contracted anywhere in the world, but it usually occurs in developing countries where poor hygiene standards are kept. Adults tend to develop an immunity to the potential causes, meaning it is usually found in children.
