Emerging Infectious Diseases

Gastrointestinal Infections

Bacterial, viral or parasitary inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and the small intestine, is gastrointestinal infection. Diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain are symptoms of such anomalies. Dehydration is the main product of GI, so rehydration is important, but most GI infections will be self-limited and resolved within several days.