Gastroenteritis (Food Poisoning)

Gastroenteritis (Food Poisoning) - What it is

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Gastroenteritis or food poisoning is a frequent cause of diarrhoea | SingHealth

Gastroenteritis or food poisoning is a frequent cause of diarrhoea. It is due to the ingestion of food or water contaminated by bacteria or viruses, causing inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines.

improperly cooked and mishandled, or left unrefrigerated for long period before consumption. Warm temperature stimulates bacteria to grow and multiply in the food. Contaminated water also serves a vehicle for outbreaks of food poisoning.

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