Viral gastroenteritis

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Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. If you're healthy, you'll likely recover without complications. But for infants, older adults and people with compromised immune systems, viral gastroenteritis can be deadly.

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Viral gastroenteritis is caused by a variety of viruses including:

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Symptoms of viral gastroenteritis include:

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Prevention methods for viral gastroenteritis include:

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Treatment for viral gastroenteritis includes:

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