gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
ˌga-strō-ˌen-tə-ˈrī-təs 
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines characterized especially by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps
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Additional data from the VSP show that there have been 10 acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in 2024 so far, most attributable to norovirus.2
Overall, 20 cruise ships—including those run by Carinval, Celebrity, and Norwegian—received perfect scores of 100.
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, in Gaza, over 97 percent of Gaza’s water is unfit for human consumption, leading to a spike in serious waterborne and foodborne illnesses, such as gastroenteritis, severe diarrhea, salmonella, and typhoid fever.
—Zena Agha, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2018
Lastly, if fever is causing bounding pulses, check for signs of infection, such as those of a urinary tract infection, influenza (flu), COVID-19, or viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu), and see a healthcare provider.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The majority of claims in Thailand were for gastroenteritis, heart problems, and fractures.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, in Gaza, over 97 percent of Gaza’s water is unfit for human consumption, leading to a spike in serious waterborne and foodborne illnesses, such as gastroenteritis, severe diarrhea, salmonella, and typhoid fever.
—Zena Agha, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2018
Lastly, if fever is causing bounding pulses, check for signs of infection, such as those of a urinary tract infection, influenza (flu), COVID-19, or viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu), and see a healthcare provider.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The majority of claims in Thailand were for gastroenteritis, heart problems, and fractures.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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“Gastroenteritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroenteritis. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
-ˌent-ə-ˈrīt-əs
plural gastroenteritides
-ˈrit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines
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