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What term is used to describe an inflammation of the stomach caused by virus?
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Viral gastroenteritis
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What can this infection of the stomach lead to?
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Diarrhea and vomiting
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What is another term used to describe Viral gastroenteritis?
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Stomach virus
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What are the first 4 symptoms of Viral gastroenteritis?
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Abdominal cramping
Abdominal pain Diarrhea & Nausea Vomiting & Chills & Clammy Skin |
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What are the last 4 symptoms of Viral gastroenteritis?
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Excessive sweating & fever
Joint stiffness & fever Muscle pain & Poor feeding Vomiting blood (vary rare) & Weight loss |
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What is the leading cause of severe diarrhea in both adults and childrens?
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Viral gastroenteritis
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What is the leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in children?
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Rotavirus
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It is a common virus among school-age children.
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Norovirus
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What are 3 signs that diagnose Viral gastroenteritis?
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Dry or sticky mouth, No tears & sunken eyes. Severe dehydration
Low or no urine output |
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How are most Viral gastroenteritis prevented?
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By washing your hands.
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What is one of the vaccines against rotavirus?
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Rota Teq.
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