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gastroenteritis bacterial
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis bac·te·ri·al
Definitions related to gastroenteritis bacterial:
  • (bacterial gastroenteritis) Gastroenteritis resulting from a bacterial infection.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (bacterial gastroenteritis) Gastroenteritis that is caused by an infection with a bacterial agent.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Bacterial gastroenteritis has many causes, can range from mild to severe, and typically manifests with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. It is usually self-limited, but improper management of an acute infection can lead to a protracted course.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2019
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