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Is food poisoning the leading cause of gastroenteritis?
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Probably not: It is usually viral, sometimes bacterial. It spreads through contaminated food or water, and contact with an infected person. Many cases are spread person to person. Good hand washing is important.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: A large collection of viruses called enteroviruses target the intestinal tract & are the most common cause of gastroenteritis.
Answered 1/5/2019
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