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A infection: is the primary cause and in most cases, a virus that is causing (rotavirus, adenovirus, enterovirus, parvovirus ...). Gastroenteritis viral epidemics occur by, especially in winter, and are very contagious.

Bacteria can also cause acute diarrhea (especially salmonella, but also staphylococci, shigella) and are often transmitted through contaminated foods (mainly meats, poultry, eggs, unpasteurized milk, custards , ice, or shellfish). Germs are often spread by the hands of people who handle food.

A parasite rarely, it is a parasitic disease (amebiasis, schistosomiasis, malaria, etc..) Proves that the return from a trip to the tropics.

Medications: certain antibiotics or laxatives taken in too large quantities can cause severe diarrhea.

A food intolerance: intolerance to fish, like tuna, causes hives in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms.

Poisoning by poisonous mushrooms.
Alert outbreak of gastroenteritis
Gastro: moisturize, is reimbursed
Gastroenteritis: immunization of infants, the whole year!

Gastro-enteritis: practical advice


* Observe food hygiene to prevent poisoning of microbes, particularly as regards freshness and respect the cold chain for frozen foods.

* Wash hands regularly: to prevent gastro-enteritis in children, it is fundamental to lather their hands before and after each feeding and changing. Do not wear the nipple or spoon the child's mouth.

* Do not allow children to drink from the bottle or the exchange covered during an epidemic.

* Breastfeeding: breast milk is the food best tolerated by the intestine.

* Sterilize bottles: do not simply wash with a brush.

* Avoid raw vegetables and non-mineral water travel.

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