An intestinal infection is a viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The signs of an intestinal...
The type of gastrointestinal symptoms are a clue to the type of infection – viral infection generally producesdiarrhea without bloodor mucus, and watery diarrhea is the prominent symptom. Conversely, mucus and blood are more often seen in bacterial diarrhea. What are the symptoms of gastrointestinal...
Many different infectious viruses can cause gastroenteritis, but the most common agents are strains ofrotavirusandnorovirus. Feces-contaminated food and water can carry the virus straight to the gastrointestinal tract, leading to immediate, severe symptoms. It is also possible to pick up a virus by ...
The term gastritis has often been confused with many different upper gastrointestinal problems like ulcers, heartburn and acid reflux. In simple words,gastritisis an inflammation of the gastric mucosa or stomach lining. The role of the mucosal cells is to produce acid and enzymes that aid in th...
Objectives To identify the most common gastrointestinal toxicities and laboratory abnormalities associated with targeted therapies, as well as the assessme... EA Fischer-Cartlidge - 《Seminars in Oncology Nursing》 被引量: 5发表: 2014年 Managing symptoms for a "good death". The article presents a...
An abdominal infection is an infection which occurs in the abdomen, the area of the body between the thorax and the pelvis. There are a number of causes of abdominal infection, ranging from ruptured organs to surgical procedures, and these infections can be life-threatening if not treated ...
Studies have indicated that many gastrointestinal infections can be caused by bacteria and viruses.Food poisoningis also a major cause of gastrointestinal infection. Bacterial gastroenteritis is mainly caused by poor hygiene. Moreover, coming into contact with certain animals can lead to gastroenteritis....
It is not contagious or inherited, despite the fact that it can be triggered by an infection. Guillain-Barré syndrome often occurs a few days or weeks after a respiratory or gastrointestinal infection. The most common preceding infection involves the bacterium Campylobacter jejuni, a common ...
Definition 2 Aninflammatory disorderthat affects theupperandlower gastrointestinal tract. Most commonly, this is attributed to viruses; however bacteria, parasites oradverse reactionscan also be the culprit. Symptoms includeacutediarrhea and vomiting.(NCI Thesaurus) ...
Asbestos exposure has been linked to the development of a myriad of illnesses and is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer. Exposure has also been linked to gastrointestinal cancer and colorectal cancer, as well as breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. ...