Pearls and Other Issues Prevention occurs both at the individual and community levels. Enhancing Healthcare Team Outcomes Patients with viral gastroenteritis are often seen by the primary care provider, pediatrician, nurse practitioner, and emergency department physician.
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The most common causes of viral gastroenteritis include. Norovirus causes infections in people of all ages. Rotavirus, adenovirus, and astrovirus most often infect infants and young children, but they can also infect adults. Viruses may cause viral gastroenteritis any time of the year. In the United States, norovirus, rotavirus, and astrovirus are more likely to cause infections in the winter. Flu viruses cause infections of the respiratory system , while viral gastroenteritis is an infection of the intestines.
While viruses cause viral gastroenteritis, bacteria , parasites , and chemicals may cause other kinds of gastroenteritis. When gastroenteritis is caused by consuming foods or drinks contaminated with viruses, bacteria, parasites, or chemicals, this is called food poisoning. If you have viral gastroenteritis, viruses will be present in your stool and vomit.
Infected people who do not have symptoms can still spread viruses. For example, norovirus may be found in your stool before you have symptoms and up to 2 weeks after you recover. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Minus Related Pages. For Healthcare Professionals. Specimen Collection and Laboratory Testing. Reporting and Surveillance. Diarrhea commonly affects people who travel to countries where there's inadequate sanitation and contaminated food. To reduce your risk:.
Watch what you drink. Drink bottled water, soda, beer or wine served in its original container. Avoid tap water and ice cubes. Use bottled water even for brushing your teeth. Keep your mouth closed while you shower.
Beverages made with boiled water, such as coffee and tea, are probably safe. Remember that alcohol and caffeine can aggravate diarrhea and worsen dehydration.
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