Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is an illness which may cause such symptoms as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, fever and headache. The most common causes of gastroenteritis are bacteria, viruses and certain parasites, which can be found in soil, wild and pet animals including birds, and humans.

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Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   Handwashing - why it's important
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Washing hands properly after using the toilet, changing nappies, handling animals and before and after handling food helps prevent the spread of various forms of gastroenteritis, some of which can cause serious health problems. Use soap and warm running water and wash hands for at least 10 seconds. Liquid soap is best.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Gastro - a tummy bug
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Gastro, or gastroenteritis (gas-tro-en-ter-ye-tus) to give it the full title, is the name we give to an illness which causes vomiting and diarrhoea (runny poo).
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Gastroenteritis - an overview
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an illness triggered by the infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting. Some of the causes include viruses, bacteria, bacterial toxins, parasites, particular chemicals and some drugs. The main complication of gastroenteritis is dehydration, but this can be prevented if the fluid lost in vomit and diarrhoea is replaced.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Gastroenteritis
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It may be caused by bacteria (such as campylobacter, salmonella and shigella), viruses (such as rotavirus or norovirus) or parasites (such as giardia and cryptosporidium).
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Guidelines for the public health management of gastroenteritis outbreaks due to norovirus or suspected viral agents in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Communicable Disease Network Australia (CDNA) formed a working group in 2005 in order to develop national guidance regarding outbreaks of norovirus and suspected viral gastroenteritis, in response to increasing reports of outbreaks. These Guidelines are designed to complement existing state and territory guidelines.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Gastroenteritis - amoebiasis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Amoebiasis is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) and is a cause of diarrhoea among travellers to developing countries. Avoid drinking unbottled water and eating uncooked foods, especially raw fruits and vegetables which cannot be peeled before eating, when travelling to areas with poor sanitation. Proper handwashing helps prevent the spread of this type of gastro. When travelling overseas, especially to developing countries, remember to 'cook it, peel it or leave it'.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Antiamoebic drugs for treating amoebic colitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Amoebic colitis is caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. This protozoan is distributed throughout the world and is commonly acquired by ingestion of contaminated food or water. It is estimated that about 40 to 50 million people infected with E. ...
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Rotavirus infection (viral gastroenteritis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus infection. Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Viral gastroenteritis
Publisher:   NSW Health
Description:   Information on viral gastroenteritis, including how infections is spread, prevention, symptoms and treatment. Viral gastroenteritis is a common infection of the stomach and intestines that results in vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be caused by a number of different viruses, such as Rotavirus and Norovirus (previously known as Norwalk-like virus).
Date:   Nov 2007

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