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Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria.Infectious diarrhea- bacterial gastroenteritis; Acute gastroenteritis; Gastroenteritis- bacterial.Many different types of bac... |
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Symptoms
Each organism causes slightly different symptoms but all result in diarrhea. Other symptoms include:Abdominal cramps...
Causes
Many different types of bacteria can produce the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis, including:.Campy...
Tests
Examination of food for bacteriaStool culture positive for the bacteria that causes the infectionWhite blood cells in...
Treatments
Treatment involves replacing fluids and electrolytes (salt and minerals) that the body loses when you have diarrhea. ...
Prevention
Proper handling, storage, and preparation of food -- in addition to good sanitation -- are principles of prevention.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:You have blood or pus in your stools, or your stool is blac...
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