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A member asked:

Norovirus can i have just diarrhea and no vomiting?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Generally with norovirus infection both vomitting and diarrhea occur, although either can be present alone.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/28/2019

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Yes: No reovirus can cause diarrhea with or without vomiting.

Answered 12/27/2012

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