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Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
A condition in which a person has vomiting and diarrhea due to an infection with a "stomach flu" virus. It is contagious, and usually resolves without treatment except for over-the-counter remedies or fluids to prevent dehydration.
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Abdomen, Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen
Viral gastroenteritis in adults
Condition
Viral gastroenteritis in children
Condition
Norovirus infection
Condition
Adenovirus infection
Condition
Giardia infection
Condition
Dysentery
Condition
Bacterial dysentery
Condition
Norwalk virus infection
Condition
Amoebic dysentery
Condition
Viral dysentery
Condition
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