Gastrointestinal infections

Babies with gastrointestinal infections are at an increased risk of developing NEC.
Why is necrotizing enterocolitis a concern?

The most common causes of diarrhea in babies are gastrointestinal infections, viral respiratory infections (colds), food intolerances or food allergies, and antibiotic treatment.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ...

7. Breast-feed babies whenever possible. Breast milk decreases the occurrence of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Studies show that breast-fed babies have a lower SIDS rate than formula-fed babies do.

The most common types of HAI in acute hospital inpatients were: urinary tract infections (17.9% of all HAI), surgical site infections (15.9%) and gastrointestinal infections (15.4%).

Other infections that can cause reactive arthritis include gastrointestinal infections due to eating contaminated food or handling contaminated substances, a form of the disease called gastrointestinal Reiter's syndrome, or enteric Reiter's syndrome.

See also: Infection, Infections, Diarrhea, Breast Milk, Education