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Enteritis refers to inflammation of the intestines, causing pain, diarrhea, or fever.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

GI infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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