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Any ideas on the difference between norovirus and rota-virus?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Different viruses: Both affect the gastrointestinal tract. norovirus causes mostly vomiting and rotavirus mostly diarrhea

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 3/16/2018

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A member asked:

Any ideas on the difference between norovirus and rota-virus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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