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.
1 Rotavirus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis among children 3 to 15 months old. 2  Most children have been exposed to the virus by age 2. Children with rotavirus have vomiting and watery diarrhea for 3 to 8 days, along with fever and abdominal pain.