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Viral gastroenteritis, commonly known as stomach flu, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by viral infection. It is characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and sometimes fever. The term 'viral gastroenteritis' is the preferred modern terminology encompassing infections caused by various viruses such as norovirus and rotavirus.
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