Bacterial Gastroenteritis
Definition
Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria.
See also:
* Food poisoning
* Shigella gastroenteritis
* Viral gastroenteritis
Symptoms
Each organism causes slightly different symptoms but all result in diarrhea. Other symptoms include:
* Abdominal cramps
* Abdominal pain
* Bloody stools
* Loss of appetite
* Nausea and vomiting
