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  2. Gastroenteritis - Wikipedia

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    Gastroenteritis is the main reason for 3.7 million visits to physicians a year in the United States [1] and 3 million visits in France. [81] In the United States gastroenteritis as a whole is believed to result in costs of US$23 billion per year, [82] with rotavirus alone resulting in estimated costs of US$1 billion a year. [1]

  3. Sapovirus - Wikipedia

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    Sapovirus is a genetically diverse genus of single-stranded positive-sense RNA, non-enveloped viruses within the family Caliciviridae. [1] [2] Together with norovirus, sapoviruses are the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis (commonly called the "stomach flu" although it is not related to influenza) in humans and animals.

  4. Aeromonas - Wikipedia

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    Gastroenteritis typically occurs after the ingestion of contaminated water or food, whereas wound infections result from exposure to contaminated water. In its most severe form, Aeromonas spp. can cause necrotizing fasciitis , which is life-threatening, usually requiring treatment with antibiotics and even amputation.

  5. The 24-Hour Flu Is No Joke: Here’s What Causes It - AOL

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    When you’re down and out for a day, it’s easy to assume you caught a 24-hour flu. But, despite most people having some of idea of what 24-hour flu means, it’s not actually a medical term.

  6. 7 common stomach flu symptoms you need to know about - AOL

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    Also known as the stomach flu or bug, norovirus often triggers painful gastrointestinal symptoms as well as fever, aches and headaches within days of exposure. 7 common stomach flu symptoms you ...

  7. The Best Way to Stay Hydrated When You Have the Stomach Flu ...

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    Officially known as viral gastroenteritis, the stomach flu is an infection of your intestines. In the U.S., there are approximately 20 million cases of viral gastroenteritis each year.

  8. Dysentery - Wikipedia

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    Dysentery (UK: / ˈ d ɪ s ən t ər i / DISS-ən-tər-ee, [7] US: / ˈ d ɪ s ən t ɛr i / DISS-ən-terr-ee), [8] historically known as the bloody flux, [9] is a type of gastroenteritis that results in bloody diarrhea. [1] [10] Other symptoms may include fever, abdominal pain, and a feeling of incomplete defecation. [2] [6] [11] Complications ...

  9. Gastroenterocolitis - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics will not be effective if the cause of gastroenteritis is a viral infection. Doctors usually do not recommend antidiarrheal medications (e.g., Loperamide) for gastroenteritis because they tend to prolong infection, especially in children. [2] Parasitic infections are difficult to treat. A number of drugs are available once the ...