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[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. [3] [4] It is a monotypic taxon containing only one species, the Sapporo virus. [5] Natural hosts for the virus are humans and swine.
In the US, infections causing gastroenteritis are the second most common infection (after the common cold), and they result in between 200 and 375 million cases of acute diarrhea [17] [18] and approximately ten thousand deaths annually, [17] with 150 to 300 of these deaths in children less than five years of age. [1]
Dysentery results from bacterial, or parasitic infections. Viruses do not generally cause the disease. [10] These pathogens typically reach the large intestine after entering orally, through ingestion of contaminated food or water, oral contact with contaminated objects or hands, and so on.
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.
The norovirus, aka the "stomach flu," is continuing to circulate, causing more cases in the U.S. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment. Norovirus, aka stomach flu, on the ...
Norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus and sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. [1] [6] Infection is characterized by non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. [2] [3] Fever or headaches may also occur. [2]
The infection damages the gut lining, which leads to a lack of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. Even if patients feel better, Sax says, the virus can still be in their system. How to ...
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 ...