Preventing gastroenteritis (stomach flu) Wash your hands before cooking or handling food Sanitise surfaces, such as your kitchen counter or work desk, regularly Keep raw foods separate from ready-to-eat foods Avoid raw or undercooked food Refrigerate and freeze perishable food promptly Avoid close contact with
Causes of gastroenteritis (stomach flu) Gastroenteritis is a contagious viral infection, usually caused by rotavirus or norovirus. Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide, accounting for 685 million cases a year. Other viral infections leading to gastro include astrovirus and adenovirus. Viral
Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu): Symptoms and Treatment What is gastroenteritis (stomach flu)? Gastroenteritis is a viral infection which causes inflammation in your stomach and intestines. While it is also commonly known as a ‘stomach flu’ because it causes pain in the stomach area, it is not