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what is gastroenteritis?

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Stomach flu: Gastroenteritis is our fancy term for stomach flu or equivalent infection of stomach/intestines. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/viral-gastroenteritis/basics/definition/con-20019350 for info.

Question 2

can sex spread gastroenteritis?

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In a way: The GI virus is spread by close contact with an infected individual.

Question 3

can you die from gastroenteritis?

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Yes: Rotavirus group a is the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide. It causes a dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children. More than a half-million infants and young children worldwide die of rotavirus gastroenteritis each year (parashar et al, 2009). Fatalities from viral gastroenteritis are more likely to occur in those at the extremes of age or the immunocompromised.

Question 4

what causes gastroenteritis usually?

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See below: The most common cause is one of the enteroviruses.

Question 5

do a lot of people get gastroenteritis?

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Yes: It is a common illness caused by a virus that has no specific cure.  Fortunately, gastroenteritis is self-limited and resolves without specific treatment.  Treatment is supportive and symptom directed.

Question 6

how common is it to get gastroenteritis?

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Gastro: Gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus and just like the flu is transmitted from person to person. Unlike the flu, it is usually transmitted by poor hand hygeine. It can come in waves on certain communities and during certain tomes of year (spring/summer).

Question 7

what are the symptoms of gastroenteritis?

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The symptoms of Gastroenteritis include::   Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Dehydration, Diarrhea, Malaise, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Cramping abdominal pain.

Question 8

how long does gastroenteritis usually last?

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Varies: It varies. Can last several days up to 2 weeks

Question 9

how to know if i still have gastroenteritis?

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Symptoms: The symptoms of Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) can include: nausea, vomiting, headache, watery bowel movements (not bloody), abdominal cramps and a low fever.
According to the CDC, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of one to ten days (depending on the specific virus).

Question 10

what people are at risk for gastroenteritis?

Accepted Answer

Gastro: Gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus and just like the flu is transmitted from person to person. Unlike the flu, it is usually transmitted by poor hand hygeine. It can come in waves on certain communities and during certain tomes of year (spring/summer). Anyone can get gastroenteritis - prevention with good hand washing and food storage is key.

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