How to Use gastroenteritis in a Sentence

gastroenteritis

noun
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  • Viruses cause the stomach flu, which is medically known as gastroenteritis.
    — Stephanie Booth, Health, 2 June 2024
  • Norovirus is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis in the world.
    — Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020
  • The club ruled him out against the Hornets with gastroenteritis.
    — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Dec. 2021
  • His last game in the round of 16 against Senegal was cut short after an outbreak of gastroenteritis among the team.
    — CiarÁn Fahey, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2024
  • But these symptoms tend to more severe than your other more run-of-the-mill gastroenteritis.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2022
  • The point guard did not attend the morning shootaround because of gastroenteritis and was listed as questionable for the game.
    — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • As the leading cause of gastroenteritis in the United States, norovirus can get all over bathrooms when people poop or vomit it out.
    — Zahra Barnes, SELF, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Key Takeaways Norovirus is one of many viruses that cause gastroenteritis.
    — Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The 44-year-old woman is suing the makers for both drugs Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly for failing to warn of the risk of gastroparesis and gastroenteritis.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • A fever with diarrhea that happens over a short period of time can be the sign of a viral condition, like gastroenteritis.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 4 Aug. 2017
  • The woman's sister went to the ER within a day of her symptoms, but was initially sent home with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis.
    — Rachael Rettner Senior Writer, Fox News, 6 June 2017
  • Norovirus is one of the most common causes, leading to between 19 and 21 million viral gastroenteritis infections each year, per the CDC.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Her family took her to the infirmary, where she was seen by a doctor who diagnosed her with acute gastroenteritis.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2020
  • Along the way he’s battled everything from pneumonia, fevers, gastroenteritis and the flu to shin splints, back pain, nerve damage, blood poisoning and lots of blisters.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2020
  • While sharing hotel rooms at an out-of-state tournament, several of the team’s members fell ill with acute gastroenteritis.
    — Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
  • If the goal is to rehydrate a baby with acute gastroenteritis, use electrolyte solutions instead of juice.
    — Karen Kaplan, The Seattle Times, 22 May 2017
  • In humans, Aeromonas have often been considered a cause of gastroenteritis.
    — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Last week, your children were all exposed to pirate’s gastroenteritis.
    — Claire Friedman, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The autopsy of the boy, believed to be about 5 years old, shows that the electrolyte imbalance was likely caused by viral gastroenteritis, the Indiana State Police said in a news release.
    — Michelle Watson, CNN, 28 May 2022
  • Ingestion of the tree leaves caused gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) that led to dehydration, which caused her death.
    — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Stress can also be a factor in dogs developing gastroenteritis, and bloody diarrhea may be more likely to occur if your dog is under a lot of stress.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • However, one of the most common causes of bloody diarrhea in dogs is gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • In May, Huls said that an autopsy revealed that Jordan died of an electrolyte imbalance that caused gastroenteritis.
    — Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Six Bulldogs, along with some Gonzaga coaches and staff, came down with viral gastroenteritis on Monday.
    — Norma Gonzalez, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
  • She was last hospitalized in 2013 after displaying symptoms of gastroenteritis, which forced her to cancel her trip to Rome.
    — Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2021
  • The 76ers backup center has been sidelined because of gastroenteritis since Wednesday.
    — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 11 Jan. 2018
  • For example, if there is more news of norovirus outbreaks, healthcare professionals may be more likely to order a norovirus test for someone with symptoms of some kind of gastroenteritis.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the inside lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 May 2023
  • On the second floor, they’re protected from electrocution and drowning, but they’re still exposed to the chemicals and sewage in the floodwaters, which cause outbreaks of gastroenteritis, and the malaria and dengue that spread as the water stagnates.
    — Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Some people with viral gastroenteritis don't have any symptoms.
    — Anne Harding, Health, 9 Mar. 2023

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