autoimmune. the state conferred by autoimmunity. autoimmune disease. a disease state characterized by a specific antibody or cell-mediated immune response against the body's own tissues (autoantigens).
List of causes of Gastroenteritis. Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Gastroenteritis) that could possibly cause Gastroenteritis includes: 1  Food poisoning. 2  E coli food poisoning. 3  Staphylococcus aurea food poisoning.
Rotavirus, norovirus, adenovirus, and astrovirus are known to cause viral gastroenteritis. Rotavirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in children, and produces similar rates in both the developed and developing world. Viruses cause about 70% of episodes of infectious diarrhea in the pediatric age group. Rotavirus is a less common cause in adults due to acquired immunity.