
Gastroenteritis
Medical Condition
Gastroenteritis is a specific illness, not a general term for stomach issues.

The doctor diagnosed her symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea as gastroenteritis.
Severity Varies
Gastroenteritis ranges from mild to severe. Severity may require medical attention.

She suffered from severe gastroenteritis after eating spoiled food.
Infectious Nature
Certain types of gastroenteritis are contagious. It's not always food-related.

An outbreak of viral gastroenteritis struck the school.
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Enteritis
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