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What causes the stomach flue?
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No such thing: There is no such thing as stomach flu, you may have viral gastroenteritis that may be caused by a virus.
Answered 10/23/2014
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Gastroenteritis: The term "stomach flu" is a lay term that is sometimes used to describe gastroenteritis caused by viruses
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