The common cold is a viral infectious disease that infects the upper respiratory system. It is also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis, or acute coryza. Being the most common infectious disease in humans, the cold is mainly caused by coronaviruses or rhinoviruses.
If you have bacterial gastroenteritis, bacteria have caused an infection in your gut. This usually results in your stomach and intestines becoming inflamed, and youâll probably experience unpleasant symptoms such as vomiting, severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea.umerous kinds of bacteria can cause gastroenteritis, including: 1  yersinia (found in pork). 2  staphylococcus (found in dairy products, meat, and eggs). 3  shigella (associated with water and found in swimming pools). 4  salmonella (found in meat, dairy products, and eggs).
H. pylori are spiral-shaped bacteria that grow in the digestive tract and have a tendency to attack the stomach lining. H. pylori infections are usually harmless, but theyâre responsible for the majority of ulcers in the stomach and small intestine.. pylori can also spread through contact with contaminated water or food. The bacteria are believed to cause stomach problems when they penetrate the stomachâs mucous lining and generate substances that neutralize stomach acids. This makes the stomach cells more vulnerable to the harsh acids.