What causes gastroenteritis?


Rotavirus has been in the news of late due to the sad loss of two lives, but there are also other causes of acute gastroenteritis. Find out what other bugs can cause upset tummies.

GASTROENTERITIS is due to irritation and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which often results in diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. This intestinal infection can be contagious, and can spread through contact with an infected person, unhygienic practices, and through contaminated objects, food or water.

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