Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis

1. Incubation Period 48hrs

2. Can also be known as Stomach Flu

3. Can last 3-10 days

4. Symptoms

   • Diarrhea
   • Vomiting
   • Nausea
   • Fever
   • Abdominal Cramps

5. Can lead to dehydration

6. Preventative Measures

   • Personal Hygiene
   • Disinfection of surfaces

7. Treatment

   • Drink plenty of water

8. Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

9. Causes

   • Salmonella
   • Campylobacter bacteria

10. Methods of control

    • Isolation
    • Personal Hygiene
    • Disinfection of surfaces
    • Don't prepare food

11. Communicable

    • Before symptoms appear
    • Up to 2 weeks after recovery

12. Transmission

    • Person to person
    • Contaminated water
    • Touching contaminated surfaces