As of 2012 70% of American Indians live in urban areas, up from 45% in 1970 and 8% in 1940. American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry reported in 2010 U.S. Census: 1â million in 5 Southwestern states: California â 1.0% 362,801.
Gastroenteritis or infectious diarrhea is a medical condition from inflammation (-itis) of the gastrointestinal tract that involves both the stomach (gastro -) and the small intestine (entero -).It causes some combination of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain and cramping.iruses (particularly rotavirus) and the bacteria Escherichia coli and Campylobacter species are the primary causes of gastroenteritis. There are, however, many other infectious agents that can cause this syndrome. Non-infectious causes are seen on occasion, but they are less likely than a viral or bacterial cause.
Bacterial Infection Treatment. A bacterial infection of the intestines can be caused by several strains of infectious agents, including E. coli, salmonella and shigella. These bacterium are typically introduced to the body when contaminated food is consumed.iral intestinal infections, or viral gastroenteritis, are also caused by ingesting contaminated food or water. According to the Mayo Clinic, contact with an infected person can also help spread the virus. Some of the most common viruses responsible for gastroenteritis include rotavirus and norovirus.