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Why are some people so prone to gi bugs?
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Gastroenteritis: Could be just being in the wrong place too often and not practicing proper hand washing technique. Other causes could be an IgA deficiency that leaves the person prone to gut infections or sometimes food allergies that can mimic a case of gastroenteritis.
Answered 1/12/2015
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