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 May 2008

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Title:   Media release. Commonwealth Nursing Officer and Complaints Investigation Scheme Officer sent to far north coast nursing home after gastro outbreak
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A Commonwealth Nursing Officer and Complaints Investigation Scheme (CIS) officer undertook an unannounced visit to Bangalor Retreat Nursing Home - after a gastroenteritis outbreak was reported
Date:   Feb 2009
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 2009
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:   Media release. Gastro outbreak coordinators - Australia's nursing homes
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Australia's nursing homes and hostels will be asked to nominate a designated outbreak coordinator in charge of the protection of residents - in the event of an outbreak.
Date:   Nov 2008
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:   Oct 2008
Title:   Media release. National guidelines for nursing homes
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   In response to recent gastro-outbreaks in nursing homes, the Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today announced a response plan.
Date:   Jul 2008
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:   Jun 2008
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:   Mar 2008
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:   Apr 2007
Title:   Fact sheet - viral gastroenteritis
Publisher:   NSW Health
Description:   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:   Oct 2003
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