Stomach Flu Causes
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Swine Flu Influenza (Mexico)
The viruses
that cause Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) damage the cells in the
lining of the small intestine. As a result, fluids leak from the cells into
the intestine and produce watery diarrhea. Four types of viruses cause most
Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis).
Flu Shot Locator ( seasonal and H1N1)
Pregnant women and others at risk should get H1N1 flu shots as soon as they
are available in their communities. Click
flu .gov to get the latest
information on where to get vaccinated. This information is being updated
regularly by states as more vaccine becomes available.
The new swine flu strain is also named:
swine
influenza A, H1N1, swine virus, North American flu and influenza A (H1N1).
If you develop symptoms of flu, but you're otherwise feel healthy, stay
home from work or school, get plenty of rest, and take acetaminophen (Tylenol,
others) for symptom relief. But if you are pregnant, have underlying health
problems or develop severe symptoms, then seek medical attention.
Symptoms:
Swine flu / H1N1 symptoms in humans are similar to those of
infection with other flu strains:
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Body
aches
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Swine flu
symptoms develop three to five days after you're exposed to the virus and can
continue for about eight days, starting one day before you get sick and
continuing until you are well.
When to see a doctor-
It's not
necessary to call a doctor if you're generally healthy and you develop swine
flu symptoms, such as fever, cough and body aches. Do call your doctor,
however, if you have flu symptoms and you're pregnant or you have a chronic
disease, such as emphysema or a heart condition.
Causes -
Flu /
N1H1 viruses infect the cells lining your nose, throat and lungs. The virus
enters your body when you inhale contaminated droplets or transfer live virus
from a contaminated surface to your eyes, nose or mouth on your hand.
2008 flu virus and 2009 flu.
Canada Outbreak
Colon Care
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Rotavirus is the leading cause among children 3 to 15 months old and
the most common cause of diarrhea in children under the age of 5 years.
Symptoms of rotavirus infection appear 1 to 2 days after exposure.
Rotavirus typically causes vomiting and watery diarrhea for 3 to 8 days,
along with fever and abdominal pain. Rotavirus can also infect adults who
are in close contact with infected children, but the symptoms in adults
are milder. In the United States, rotavirus infections are most common
from November to April.
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Adenovirus occurs mainly in children under the age of 2 years. Of the
49 types of adenoviruses, one strain affects the gastrointestinal tract
causing vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms typically appear 1 week after
exposure. Adenovirus infections occur year round.
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Caliciviruses cause infection in people of all ages. This family of
viruses is divided into 4 types, the noroviruses being the most common and
most responsible for infecting people. The noroviruses are usually
responsible for epidemics of Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) and occur
more frequently from October to April. Infected people experience vomiting
and diarrhea, fatigue, headache, and sometimes muscle aches. The symptoms
appear within 1 to 3 days of exposure.
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Astrovirus also infects primarily infants, young children, and the
elderly. This virus is most active during the winter months. Vomiting and
diarrhea appear within 1 to 3 days of exposure.
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