gastrointestinal infection

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gastrointestinal infection,

any infection of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. All may have common clinical features of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia. Treatment in most cases includes bed rest, ready access to a bathroom, and food and beverages to replenish loss of fluid and electrolytes.

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