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Stomach flu is an illness called gastroenteritis, which is usually caused by a virus. There is no vaccine or cure for gastroenteritis. If you have it, you'll want to rest until you feel better. Gastroenteritis is contagious, that's why it's important to wash your hands, especially before you eat.
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What is the common name for viral gastroenteritis?
"Stomach flu", or the "GI flu".
Why do people get stomach flu?
Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease or infection, sometimes viral but it can also be a bacterial infection). It is often mistaken for influenza because the real influenza viral infection can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea as symptoms. The symptoms like those of "stomach flu" can also be caused by other things, such as a food-borne illness, like infection from E. coli or Salmonella from contaminated food sources; intestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease; and psychosomatic (emotional) disorders.
Is a stomach flu the same as a stomach virus?
Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease or infection, sometimes viral but it can also be a bacterial infection). It is often mistaken for influenza because the real influenza viral infection can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea as symptoms. The symptoms like those of "stomach flu" can also be caused by other things, such as a food-borne illness, like infection from E. coli or Salmonella from contaminated food sources; intestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease; and psychosomatic (emotional) disorders.
What kind of Flu is Norwalk?
It is commonly called the "stomach flu", however, it is not really the flu at all. It is a viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract caused by a type of viruses called noroviruses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that "noroviruses account for more than 96% of all viral gastroenteritis cases, with at least 23 million infections occurring annually in the United States." It causes approximately 50% of the viral intestinal disease world wide.
Is the stomach flu a worldwide disease?
as far as i no, YES!
Is the avian flu viral or bacterial?
Spanish flu is viral.
Can one stomach bug affect people differently?
Yes, you can get viral gastroenteritis (in common terms, a "stomach bug" or "stomach flu") more than once.
How do you spell gastrolentritis?
The correct spelling is "gastroenteritis" (viral inflammation of the digestive tract, aka stomach flu).
What is a deadly viral disease that has no cure?
Avian flu, HIV Aids, Ebola, And many more.
What disease is caused by the influenza virus?
Influenza, a viral respiratory infection which is also known as the flu.
What are viral infections?
Viruses that cause the following diseases are extremely infectious. Chickenpox Flu (influenza) Herpes Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS) Human papillomavirus (HPV) Infectious mononucleosis Mumps, measles and rubella Shingles Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) Viral hepatitis Viral meningitis Viral pneumonia
How else is gastroenteritis known?
Gastroenteritis often is referred to as the stomach flu even though the flu is a respiratory illness caused by an influenza virus. Other common names for viral gastroenteritis include: food poisoning, winter-vomiting disease, non-bacterial gastroenteritis
