Apr 30, 2025 · The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.

Jul 10, 2023 · Stomach flu is actually viral gastroenteritis, a viral infection in your digestive system. It causes gastrointestinal symptoms, like stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Feb 15, 2026 · A stomach virus (viral gastroenteritis) causes diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms usually go away within a week.

2 days ago · Cases of the virus are abnormally high this year, according to health experts, and are especially dangerous for children.

4 days ago · Viral gastroenteritis, commonly known as the stomach flu or a stomach bug, is a highly contagious illness that causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weakness, among other …

Dec 23, 2025 · Although norovirus is also called the stomach flu, it’s not related to influenza, and the flu shot won’t prevent an infection or lessen the symptoms if you get it. It’s a virus that causes …

6 days ago · The highly contagious rotavirus, which can trigger a potentially life-threatening illness, is spreading across the US, according to the CDC.

Apr 10, 2026 · A fast-spreading stomach virus is resurging across California, with wastewater data revealing spikes in multiple cities. The WastewaterSCAN dashboard shows “high concentrations” of …

Jun 24, 2025 · It’s usually caused by a virus, but it’s not the flu virus, so it’s not actually stomach flu. Bacteria and parasites also can cause it. Gastroenteritis causes diarrhea, nausea, and possibly...

3 days ago · Providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics are mainly seeing viral upper respiratory infections this week. They recommend children practice good hand hygiene, cover …