Disease or Syndrome
viral gastroenteritis
Definitions related to gastroenteritis viral:
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(viral gastroenteritis) Gastroenteritis resulting from a viral infection.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(viral gastroenteritis) Gastroenteritis that is caused by an infection with a viral agent.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Acute gastroenteritis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Conservative estimates put diarrhea in the top 5 causes of deaths worldwide, with most occurring in young children in nonindustrialized countries.WebMD, 2019
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Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Viral gastroenteritis is the acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines caused by enteropathogenic viruses. The typical presentation is an increased frequency of defecation lasting less than 14 days, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal cramps, and fever. In rare cases, the volume...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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