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Viral infections are common causes of illness. Severity of viral infections can range from minor colds to life threatening infections.

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24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Is a type of:

Infection

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Types of

Viral gastroenteritis in children
Condition
Viral gastroenteritis in adults
Condition
Herpes virus infections
Condition
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
Condition
Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
Condition
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Symptoms

Vomiting
Fever
Diarrhea
Fatigue

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