Gastroenteritis/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Gastroenteritis.

Inflammation of any segment of the gastrointestinal tract from esophagus to rectum. Causes of gastroenteritis are many including genetic, infection, hypersensitivity, drug effects, and cancer.