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intestinal flu |
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intestinal flu, a viral gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually caused by infection by an enterovirus. It is characterized by abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Outbreaks may be sporadic or epidemic, and the disease usually is mild and self-limited. Treatment is symptomatic. Control of diarrhea may be achieved with antidiarrheal medication and a diet limited to clear fluids. See also enteric infection, gastroenteritis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Quick whistles: Bryan Smolinski missed his second consecutive day with intestinal flu but hopes to play today. There have been two trips to the hospital emergency room, for one boy who had an eye infection and for another boy who suffered from intestinal flu. |
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