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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
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Last reviewed: 30 October 2009 || Last updated: 18 January 2010
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Department of Health Victoria - Gastroenteritis Fact Sheet (Australia)
- Department of Health South Australia - Guidelines for Managing Infectious Gastroenteritis (Australia)
- National Library of Medicine - Bacterial Gastroenteritis (USA)
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.
