Gastroenteritis

👍🏻 Support us: Mastercard: 5106 2110 8086 3207 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) 00:00 - What is Gastroenteritis? 02:55 - Etiology of Gastroenteritis 16:18 - Symptoms and Signs of Gastroenteritis 20:15 - Diagnosis of Gastroenteritis 28:07 - Treatment of Gastroenteritis 32:55 - Prevention of Gastroenteritis 35:23 - Conclusion Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach and small and large intestines. Most cases are infectious, although gastroenteritis may occur after ingestion of drugs and chemical toxins (eg, metals, plant substances). Acquisition may be foodborne, waterborne, person-to-person spread, or occasionally through zoonotic spread. In the US, an estimated 1 in 6 people contracts foodborne illness each year. Symptoms include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Diagnosis is clinical or by stool culture, although polymerase chain reaction testing and immunoassays are increasingly used. Treatment is symptomatic, although some paras