viral gastroenteritis

viral gastroenteritis
gastroenteritis caused by a virus; the most common types are rotavirus gastroenteritis and Norwalk virus gastroenteritis. Adenoviruses, astroviruses, and Norwalk-like viruses also commonly cause symptoms.

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