Gastroenteritis Viral

Introduction Viral gastroenteritis belongs to the group of acute infectious diseases and is damage to the gastrointestinal tract after infection with viruses. Viruses can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and even malnutrition.

Symptoms and Diagnosis The first sign of viral gastroenteritis is nausea and vomiting, which can begin within a few hours of infection. The main symptoms also include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and general malaise. Some infections can also lead to fluid loss, dehydration, and seizures. Diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis is based on signs and symptoms and laboratory tests of stool or vomit samples for the presence of viruses. If the study does not confirm the presence of the virus, then the presence of another disease can be assumed.

Causes The main causes of viral gastroenter are the presence of viruses in the body and a weakened immune system. Other predisposing factors