Gastroenteritis

Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology
Rare disease
No

Definition
An inflammatory disorder that affects the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Most commonly, this is attributed to viruses; however bacteria, parasites or adverse reactions can also be the culprit. Symptoms include acute diarrhea and vomiting.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Gastroenteritis
Therapeutic area
Gastroenterology

  • gastroenteritis
  • inflammation of intestine
  • intestine inflammation
  • infectious colitis, enteritis and gastroenteritis

Disease mechanisms
  • Inflammatory
All therapeutic areas
  • Gastroenterology
Severity
Mild

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005020

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