In Australia, bacteria, including food poisoning bacteria, cause only a small portion of gastro cases in kids compared to viruses.

Around 15% of all cases of gastro are due to bacteria.

Bacterial gastro in kids is generally more common in the first few months of life and in school-aged children. The most common bacteria that cause gastro are salmonella, campylobacter, E-coli and shigella.

Bacterial gastro causes only a small portion of gastro cases in kids. The most common cause is viral gastroenteritis or Rotavirus.

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