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  2. Sapovirus - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Gastroenteritis - Wikipedia

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    If due to a virus, the condition usually resolves within one week. [18] Some viral infections also involve fever, fatigue, headache and muscle pain. [18] If the stool is bloody, the cause is less likely to be viral [18] and more likely to be bacterial. [19] Some bacterial infections cause severe abdominal pain and may persist for several weeks ...

  4. 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.

  5. Norovirus - Wikipedia

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    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]

  6. The virus causes intense vomiting and diarrhea. ... Anyone can get norovirus, which is sometimes called the “stomach flu” or “stomach bug,” and it has a reputation for being intense.

  7. 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.

  8. 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 ...

  9. Norovirus, aka stomach flu, on the rise in the US: Know these ...

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    Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis, or an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, which leads to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps ...