Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an illness caused by infection or inflammation of the digestive tract.
It is characterised by nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.
Notifiable disease
In some circumstances gastroenteritis may be a notifiable disease.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Gastroenteritis fact sheet | NT Health |
| Tropical Health Orientation Manual for health practitioners in Northern Australia | Gastroenteritis | Centre for Remote Health |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Gastroenteritis | Northern Territory Government |
| Webpage | Gastroenteritis | Health direct |
Exclusion periods for schools and daycares
There is a minimum period of exclusion from school, pre-school or childcare for children or educators with this infectious disease.
Get a copy of the time out minimum periods of exclusion.
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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