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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.
Gastroenteritis; Other names: Gastro, stomach bug, stomach virus, stomach flu, gastric flu, gastrointestinitis, flu bug: Gastroenteritis viruses: A = rotavirus, B = adenovirus, C = norovirus and D = astrovirus. The virus particles are shown at the same magnification to allow size comparison. Specialty: Infectious disease, gastroenterology: Symptoms
"However, symptoms from an upset stomach will subside within 24 hours at most, which isn't the case for norovirus infections." To recap, this is the full list of potential norovirus symptoms as ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Enterocolitis is an inflammation of the digestive tract, involving enteritis of the small intestine and colitis of the colon. [1] It may be caused by various infections, with bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or other causes.