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A disease that spreads worldwide is known as what?
swine flu
When the flu virus has severe cases what is it called when it spreads worldwide?
When diseases spread worldwide it is called a pandemic of that disease.
3 diseases caused by viruses?
Three illnesses casued by viruses are chicken pox, measles, and the stomach 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 the flu a fungal disease?
The flu is not a fungal disease. Flu is caused by the influenza virus.
What is the differents between cipa and the flu?
CIPA is the insensitivity to pain and temperature (\Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis) and the flu is a common disease that includes vomiting, stomach pains, and weakness.
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.
How long is the 24 hour stomach flu contagious?
How long is the 24 stomach flu contagious for
How long are you contagious after stomach flu?
You may be contagious a few days after you have had the stomach flu. Normally the stomach flu runs its course in one to two days.
Can you get influenza and then a week or to later get the stomach flu?
I believe so. The stomach flu isn't the flu at all and is a digestive system ailment. The flu is influenza, a respiratory virus.
When you have the flu does your belly hurt?
Your stomach will not nessasaraly hurt if you have the flu. it depends on what flu you have
Is stomach flu a disease?
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.
