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Viral Gastroenteritis

 Syn. viral diarrhea , Viral vomiting , Enteritis due to specified virus

Signs & Symptoms

 Non bloody Diarrhea
Ref: Harrison [ 1464]
Watery diarrhea
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/20231/Viral-gastroenteritis-in-adults/Diagnostic-Approach]
Acute onset of vomiting
Ref: Harrison [ 1463] Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/20231/Viral-gastroenteritis-in-adults/Diagnostic-Approach]
Diarrhea
Ref: Harrison [ 1463] Harrison [ 1463-]

Physical Examination

 Acute onset of vomiting
Ref: Harrison [ 1463] Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/20231/Viral-gastroenteritis-in-adults/Diagnostic-Approach]
Hypotension
Note: due to volume depletion
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]
Dry mucous membranes
Note: due to Peripheral edema
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

Complication

Risk Factors

Cause

 Viral
Ref: Epocrates [ 1]
Poor skin turgor
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]

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