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Is it possible to catch a stomach bug and not vomit?
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Yes: Some 'stomach bugs' cause nausea and diarrhea (e.g. Norovirus, staph, bacillus cereus), while others cause mostly diarrhea (e.g. Shigella, salmonella, campylobacter, and some other viruses.).
Answered 11/12/2013
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