Bacterial gastroenteritis
Definition
Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins.
See also: Food poisoning
Alternative Names
Infectious diarrhea - bacterial gastroenteritis; Acute gastroenteritis; Gastroenteritis - bacterialCauses
Many different types of bacteria can produce the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis, including:
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Clostridium
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- Shigella
- Staphylococcus
- Yersinia
Some sources of the infection are:
- Bakery products
- Dairy products
- Improperly prepared food
- Reheated meat dishes
- Seafood
Risk factors are:
- Consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water
- Travel or residence in areas of poor sanitation
The incidence is 1 in 1,000 people.
Related topics:
- Campylobacter enteritis
- E. coli enteritis
- Food poisoning
- Salmonella enteritis
- Shigella enteritis
- Staph aureus food poisoning
References
Goldman L, Ausiello DA. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.
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