stomach bugs
Digestive tract pathogens
Stomach bugs are infections causing gastrointestinal distress—typically vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps.
The term covers various viruses and bacteria that inflame the stomach and intestines: A stomach bug is going around the office.
Though often called stomach flu, these infections aren't related to influenza.
Most resolve within a few days without treatment.
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- vomitEject stomach contents
- norovirusContagious gastroenteritis pathogen
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- salmonellaFoodborne bacterial illness
nausea · sick · E. coli · pain · traveler's diarrhea · 24-hour bug · ill · gastroenteritis · handwashing · wash your hands · bacteria · viruses · giardia · dehydration · ginger ale · intestines · fevers · ache
beneficial vs. harmful gut organisms
stomach bugsprobiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
beneficial bacteria · gut microbiome · intestinal flora · lactobacillus · bifidobacteria