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Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria in the digestive tract. Many different types of bacteria can produce the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis, including salmonella, shigella, staphylococcus, campylobacter jejuni, clostridium and E. coli. Gastroenteritis is a self-limiting illness which will resolve by itself. It is important to stay hydrated and nourished during a bout of gastroenteritis.

Fast Facts:

• -- Many different types of bacteria can produce the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis
• -- Risk factors are consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water
• -- The incidence is 1 in 1,000 people
• -- With most infections, symptoms improve with fluids
• -- Proper food handling, preparation, storage, in addition to good sanitation will help with prevention

5 Great Resources on Bacterial Gastroenteritis

• eMedicine: Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• WrongDiagnosis: Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• Wikipedia: Gastroenteritis
• HealthAtoZ (via Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital): Bacterial Gastroenteritis

5 Latest Headlines on Bacterial Gastroenteritis

• More Bacterial Gastroenteritis News from Google News

What is Bacterial Gastroenteritis?

• EverydayHealth: Gastroenteritis in Children - What Is It?
• A.D.A.M. (via Adventist Healthcare): Bacterial Gastroenteritis - Definition
• Aetna InteliHealth: Diabetic Ketoacidosis - What Is It?
• GlaxoSmithKline: Bacterial Gastroenteritis - What is it?
• Merck: Introduction of Bacterial Gastroenteritis

What Are The Symptoms of Bacterial Gastroenteritis?

• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)): Symptoms of Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• GlaxoSmithKline: Bacterial Gastroenteritis Symptoms
• EverydayHealth: Symptoms of Gastroenteritis in Children
• HealthLine: Bacterial Gastroenteritis Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Bacterial Gastroenteritis?

• GlaxoSmithKline: Bacterial Gastroenteritis - What Causes it?
• Healthline: Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors of Bacterial Gastroenteritis | Complications of Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• A.D.A.M. (via UMMC): Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors: Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• University of Michigan Health System: Complications of Diabetes: Ketoacidosis

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Bacterial Gastroenteritis?

• Clarian North Medical Center: Bacterial Gastroenteritis - Medications
• GlaxoSmithKline: Bacterial Gastroenteritis - Treatment
• Healthline: Treatment of Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• eMedicine: Treatment for Gastroenteritis, Bacterial | Medication for Gastroenteritis, Bacterial
• A.D.A.M. (via St. Vincents): Treatment for Bacterial Gastroenteritis

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Bacterial Gastroenteritis?

• Krames Online: Preventing Bacterial Gastroenteritis at Home
• Long Island Holistic Health Associates: Acupuncture in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Health and Beyond: Treatment of Infant Gastroenteritis and Stomach Ulcers Using Honey
• HowStuffWorks: Alternative Medicines for Gastroenteritis
• Healthline: Alternative Treatment for Gastroenteritis

What Are The Types, Diagnosis and Survival Rates of Bacterial Gastroenteritis?

• eMedicine: Differentials of Gastroenteritis, Bacterial
• American Academy of Family Physicians: Gastroenteritis in Children: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment
• A.D.A.M. (via Drugs.com): Outlook (Prognosis) of Bacterial Gastroenteritis

How Do You Prevent Bacterial Gastroenteritis?

• GlaxoSmithKline: Bacterial Gastroenteritis - Prevention
• A.D.A.M. (UMMC): Prevention: Bacterial Gastroenteritis

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Bacterial Gastroenteritis

• MedWireNews: Gastroenteritis Can Cause Hypertension, Kidney Failure
• ReSearchExcellence: Scientists Making Significant Advance in Understanding 'Sickness Bug'
• IES Forums: Norovirsus Forum

Foundations on Bacterial Gastroenteritis

• NIDDK: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Homepage
• WHO: World Health Organization (Who) Homepage

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Bacterial Gastroenteritis

• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Bacterial Gastroenteritis
• Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Bacterial Gastroenteritis

Clinical Trials on Bacterial Gastroenteritis

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Bacterial Gastroenteritis

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