Infections of the Gastrointestinal System

Escherichia coli is a common cause of traveler's diarrhea, especially in developing countries.

Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States, causing an estimated 1 million cases of illness each year.

Norovirus infection can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

Rotavirus is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in children under 5 years old, causing an estimated 2 million deaths each year.

Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue.

Entamoeba histolytica is the most common cause of amebiasis, a parasitic infection of the intestines.

Cryptosporidiosis can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Shigella is the most common cause of bacterial dysentery, a severe form of diarrhea characterized by bloody stools.

Cholera can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, leading to electrolyte imbalances and shock.

Escherichia coli is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea in developing countries, especially in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.

Typhoid fever can cause fever, headache, muscle aches, and abdominal pain.

Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States, causing an estimated 1 million cases of illness each year.

Norovirus infection can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

Rotavirus is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in children under 5 years old, causing an estimated 2 million deaths each year.

Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue.