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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Key Takeaways Norovirus is one of many viruses that cause gastroenteritis.
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Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 5 Apr. 2024
The bacteria Salmonella can cause gastroenteritis, or diarrheal illness, ranging from mild to severe.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Mar. 2024
The boy died from an electrolyte imbalance most likely due to gastroenteritis, or vomiting and diarrhea that led to dehydration, according to Indiana State Police, citing autopsy results.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
While sharing hotel rooms at an out-of-state tournament, several of the team’s members fell ill with acute gastroenteritis.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
For example, if there is more news of norovirus outbreaks, healthcare professionals may be more likely to order a norovirus test for someone with symptoms of some kind of gastroenteritis.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
His last game in the round of 16 against Senegal was cut short after an outbreak of gastroenteritis among the team.
—CiarÁn Fahey, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2024
According to the California Department of Public Health, norovirus causes about 19 to 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis each year nationwide.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2024
In humans, Aeromonas have often been considered a cause of gastroenteritis.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2023
Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 5 Apr. 2024
The bacteria Salmonella can cause gastroenteritis, or diarrheal illness, ranging from mild to severe.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Mar. 2024
The boy died from an electrolyte imbalance most likely due to gastroenteritis, or vomiting and diarrhea that led to dehydration, according to Indiana State Police, citing autopsy results.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
While sharing hotel rooms at an out-of-state tournament, several of the team’s members fell ill with acute gastroenteritis.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
For example, if there is more news of norovirus outbreaks, healthcare professionals may be more likely to order a norovirus test for someone with symptoms of some kind of gastroenteritis.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
His last game in the round of 16 against Senegal was cut short after an outbreak of gastroenteritis among the team.
—CiarÁn Fahey, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2024
According to the California Department of Public Health, norovirus causes about 19 to 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis each year nationwide.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2024
In humans, Aeromonas have often been considered a cause of gastroenteritis.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2023
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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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