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Baby Gastroenteritis

 

DEFINITION

Baby Gastroenteritis is the name given to a condition occurring in babies when there is inflammation of the stomach and intestine. The problem is usually due to an infection by a virus, bacteria or a food borne toxin. Gastroenteritis is often a general diagnosis given to conditions which have similar symptoms and may be an indication of food allergy or food intolerance (e.g., lactose intolerance, or inability to digest milk effectively).