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Stomach Flu SymptomsA great number of people today are becoming more aware of the importance of being healthy. However despite taking food supplements, getting the right amount of exercise, and having a healthy diet, there are still times when you catch flu and colds.

Government of the United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed avian influenza H5N1 in three dead wild mute swans in the county of Dorset, 150 km south west of London. The birds were discovered and tested under the United Kingdom, the program routine surveillance.

Talk show host Jim Villanucci said that he wouldn't leave his home when the "bird flu" hit. He'd stock pile food and water and broadcast his show from his home in his pajamas. Others, like Congresswomam Heather Wilson (NM) who is running for US Senator were also spreading the false rumor by endorsing the NAU as a way to fight the pandemic.

Gastroenteritis (also known as gastro, gastric flu, and stomach flu although unrelated to influenza) refers to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and the small intestine (see also gastritis and enteritis) and resulting in acute diarrhea. The inflammation is caused most often by infection with certain viruses, less often by bacteria or their toxins, parasites, or adverse reaction to something in the diet or medication. Worldwide, inadequate treatment of gastroenteritis kills 5 to 8 million people per year, and is a leading cause of death among infants and children under 5.At least 50% of cases of gastroenteritis as foodborne illness are due to norovirus. Another 20% of cases, and the majority of severe cases in children, are due to rotavirus. The third significant viral agent is astrovirus.Many different bacteria can cause gastroenteritis, including salmonella, shigella, staphylococcus, Campylobacter jejuni, clostridium, E. coli, yersinia, and others. Some sources of the infection are improperly prepared food, reheated meat dishes, seafood, dairy, and bakery products. Each organism causes slightly different symptoms but all result in diarrhea. Colitis, inflammation of the large intestine, may also be present.Risk factors are consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water and travel or residence in areas of poor sanitation. The incidence is 1 in 1,000 people.