Stomach Flu - Stomach Virus

Stomach Flu or Stomach Virus

What is stomach flu?

Stomach flu is not actually a form of influenza, but is actually caused by a virus that gets into the digestive system. Stomach flu is also known as viral gastroenteritis. It is the second most common illness in the U.S., largely because it's extremely contagious.

There are several types of the stomach flu virus:

rotaviruses,

noroviruses,

adenoviruses,

sapoviruses, and

astroviruses.

These viruses cause inflammation in the lining of the stomach and intestines. As a result the stomach and intestines don't function as they should, and food often passes through them without being properly digested.

Stomach flu generally lasts one to three days, but it may be as much as two weeks before bowel function returns to normal.

Stomach flu virus transmission

There are a number of different ways the stomach flu virus spreads. You can get it through direct contact like shaking hands, kissing, or even bumping into someone in a crowded place.

One of the most common ways to spread the stomach flu virus is by sharing eating utensils, food, or drink.

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