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- What is bacterial gastroenteritis?
- Symptoms of bacterial gastroenteritis
- Causes of bacterial gastroenteritis
- Prevention of bacterial gastroenteritis
- Risk factors for bacterial gastroenteritis
- Complications of bacterial gastroenteritis
- When to see a doctor about bacterial gastroenteritis
- Diagnosis of bacterial gastroenteritis
- Conventional treatment of bacterial gastroenteritis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of bacterial gastroenteritis
- Living with bacterial gastroenteritis
- Caring for someone with bacterial gastroenteritis
When to see a doctor about bacterial gastroenteritis
People who have any of the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis need to see their doctor to have it diagnosed and treated, especially babies and young children who can be at greater risk of dehydration and associated complications.
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If several people contract bacterial gastroenteritis and food preparation has been suspected the relevant authorities will need to be informed, to test the food preparation practices of the place where the food was purchased.
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< 6: complications 8: diagnosis > Last reviewed: 30 October 2009 || Last updated: 18 January 2010
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
