Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent
Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent clinical and global spread profile: 10 countries, 10 WHO outbreak events since 1996.
Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent · ICD-10 A090 · ICD-11 1A40 · 10 WHO events across 10 countries (1996–2008).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan | EMR | 1 | 10% |
| Bangladesh | SEAR | 1 | 10% |
| Viet Nam | WPR | 1 | 10% |
| Ethiopia | AFR | 1 | 10% |
| Congo | AFR | 1 | 10% |
| Afghanistan | EMR | 1 | 10% |
| Rwanda | AFR | 1 | 10% |
| Cameroon | AFR | 1 | 10% |
| Liberia | AFR | 1 | 10% |
| Somalia | EMR | 1 | 10% |
Distribution by WHO region
| Region | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AFR | 5 | 50% |
| EMR | 3 | 30% |
| SEAR | 1 | 10% |
| WPR | 1 | 10% |
Annual outbreak timeline
| Year | Events | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
Peak year: 1998 (4 events).
Decade summary
| Decade | Events |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 3 |
Clinical description
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the digestive tract, particularly the stomach, and large and small intestines. Viral and bacterial gastroenteritis are intestinal infections associated with symptoms of diarrhea , abdominal cramps, nausea , and vomiting .
Symptoms (severity 1–7)
| Symptom | Severity |
|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 6 |
| Vomiting | 5 |
| Dehydration | 4 |
| Sunken eyes | — |
Recommended precautions
- Stop eating solid food for while
- Try taking small sips of water
- Rest
- Ease back into eating
Countries Affected
10
Outbreak Events
10
Year Range
1996–2008
ICD-10 A090
Infectious gastroenteritis or colitis without specification of infectious agent
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (1996–2008).
Risk Level
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