Viral gastroenteritis overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and the small and large intestines. Viral gastroenteritis is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that results in vomiting or diarrhea. It is often called the "stomach flu," although it is not caused by the influenza viruses.