Gastrointestinal System

A-Z Guide

Adenovirus
Adenoviruses are very common viruses that can cause infections in children. There are over fifty subtypes of adenovirus... »
Anorectal Malformations
Anal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the anal opening, which makes it difficult for stool contents to pass through... »
Appendicitis
The appendix is a small, hollow, worm-shaped tube that attaches to the large intestine. Appendicitis is an inflammation... »
Campylobacter
Campylobacter are bacteria that are a common cause of food poisoning and gastroenteritis. Campylobacter frequently... »
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a food sensitivity to gluten, which is protein found primarily in wheat, rye, and barley. In those... »
Clostridium Perfringens
Food that looks appetizing at a school cafeteria or a buffet banquet may harbor Clostridium perfringens, an important... »
Colic
Almost all babies go through a fussy period. When crying lasts for longer than three hours a day, and is not caused by... »
Constipation
When a child is constipated, the stool in the intestines has backed up more than it should. The longer stool sits in... »
Contact Transmission
Contact transmission requires some form of touch to spread an infection. Direct contact transmission involves immediate... »
Coxsackievirus
A surprising variety of different-appearing illnesses can be caused by the coxsackieviruses, a family of enteroviruses... »