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gastrointeritis = gastroenteritisLa gastroenteritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation ( " - itis " ) of the gastrointestinal tract that is composed of the stomach ( " gastro " - ) and small intestine ( " " - ) integer. The main symptoms are diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and calambres.1A worldwide, the majority of the cases in children are caused by the rotavirus.2 in adults, the most common causes are the norovirus3 and the Campylobacter.4 there are less common causes, such as other types of bacteria ( or their toxins ) and parasites. Its transmission can occur through the consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water, or through physical contact with infected people.