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Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus. The infection can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. |
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Symptoms
Abdominal crampingAbdominal painDiarrheaNauseaVomitingAdditional symptoms may include:ChillsClammy skinExcessive swea...
Causes
Outbreaks may also occur in nursing homes.These viruses are often found in contaminated food or drinking water. Sympt...
Tests
Your health care provider will look for signs that your body does not have enough water (dehydration). These include...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to prevent dehydration by making sure the body has as much water and fluids as it should. F...
Complications
Rotavirus causes severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children. Severe dehydration and death can occur in thi...
Prevention
Most infectious organisms are transmitted by unwashed hands. The best way to prevent viral gastroenteritis is to hand...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if diarrhea persists for more than several days or if dehydration occurs. You should ...
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