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Viral gastroenteritis: Virus causing gastroenteritis of digestive tract. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Viral gastroenteritis is available below.
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Prognosis for Viral gastroenteritis: People who get viral gastroenteritis almost always recover completely without any long-term problems. Gastroenteritis is a serious illness, however, for persons who are unable to drink enough fluids to replace what they lose through vomiting or diarrhea. Infants, young children, and persons who are unable to care for themselves, such as the disabled or elderly, are at risk for dehydration from loss of fluids. Immune compromised persons are at risk for dehydration because they may get a more serious illness, with greater vomiting or diarrhea. They may need to be hospitalized for treatment to correct or prevent dehydration. (Source: excerpt from Viral Gastroenteritis: DVRD)
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Gastroenteritis means inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. Viral gastroenteritis is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that results in vomiting or diarrhea. It is often called the "stomach flu," although it is not caused by the influenza viruses. (Source: excerpt from Viral Gastroenteritis: DVRD)
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