gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
ˌga-strō-ˌen-tə-ˈrī-təs 
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines characterized especially by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps
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Diarrhea is a primary symptom of gastroenteritis, while fever is slightly less common.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
These seizures are sometimes called benign convulsions with mild gastroenteritis (stomach flu), and rotavirus is a common cause of these symptoms.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Such bacteria are a leading cause of human gastroenteritis, although antibiotics are generally only used in severe cases.
—Nicola Davis, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2024
Additional data from the VSP show that there have been 10 acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in 2024 so far, most attributable to norovirus.2
Overall, 20 cruise ships—including those run by Carinval, Celebrity, and Norwegian—received perfect scores of 100.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
These seizures are sometimes called benign convulsions with mild gastroenteritis (stomach flu), and rotavirus is a common cause of these symptoms.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Such bacteria are a leading cause of human gastroenteritis, although antibiotics are generally only used in severe cases.
—Nicola Davis, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2024
Additional data from the VSP show that there have been 10 acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in 2024 so far, most attributable to norovirus.2
Overall, 20 cruise ships—including those run by Carinval, Celebrity, and Norwegian—received perfect scores of 100.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Gastroenteritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroenteritis. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
-ˌent-ə-ˈrīt-əs
plural gastroenteritides
-ˈrit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines
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