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Stomach Virus vs. Food Poisoning: Sign and Symptoms

Know the difference between a stomach virus and food poisoning. Also learn about the signs and symptoms of it.

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Stomach Virus vs. Food Poisoning: Sign and Symptoms

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  1. Stomach Virus vs. Food Poisoning: Sign and Symptoms By: Zai EstabilloBlogger and Food Enthusiast

  2. Getting that Funny Feeling in your Stomach? We’re not talking about butterflies here. Before you go hug the toilet and blame the bad sushi, know the difference between a stomach virus and food poisoning.

  3. Difference Between a Stomach Virus and Food Poisoning. The stomach virus attacks the intestines. You can get infected by contact, contaminated food or water. However, food poisoning is when you ingest contaminated food with infectious organisms or bacteria.

  4. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 76 million Americans get food poisoning every year, while the stomach virus is a leading cause of severe diarrhea in both adults and children.

  5. Here are the Different Signs and Symptoms of the Stomach Virus and Food Poisoning:

  6. Best Practice  Practice hand washing to reduce the chance of spreading any kind of germs and bacteria. Inform the establishment and others as you don’t want to be food poisoned again. Check with your doctor right away if the symptoms persist.

  7. Credit Source: • http://www.mnn.com/health/healthy-spaces/stories/is-it-food-poisoning-or-something-else • http://www.free-power-point-templates.com/spaghetti-powerpoint-template/ • http://thestorytellingmom.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/butterflies-in-the-stomach.jpg • http://www.offthegridnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stomach_ache-300x199.jpg • http://www.activebeat.com/your-health/is-it-food-poisoning-or-the-flu/ • http://www.lung.ca/protect-protegez/germs-microbes_e.php

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