Glossary

Enteritis

Enteritis

Enteritis·Also: Darmentzündung

Enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine, frequently triggered by viruses or bacteria. It typically presents with diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and sometimes vomiting.

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