
%0 Journal Article
%A Bishop, Ruth 
%A Kirkwood, Carl 
%T First Words
%J Microbiology Australia
%D 2012/05/01
%V 33
%N 2
%P 48-48
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/MA12048
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MA12048 
%X Acute gastroenteritis is a common illness occurring in the neonatal period and throughout life in humans and animals. Infections with viral, bacterial or protozoal pathogens can precipitate the rapid onset of life-threatening symptoms, including diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and dehydration due to fluid and electrolyte loss. 
