Norovirus causes an illness that is commonly misdiagnosed as

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Norovirus is often referred to as the "stomach flu" but it is not related to the influenza virus, which causes respiratory symptoms such as coughing and congestion. It is also not the same as food poisoning, which is caused by ingesting contaminated food or water. While some of the symptoms of norovirus may resemble those of the common cold (such as congestion and coughing), it primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Montezuma's revenge is a slang term used to describe traveler's diarrhea (which is often caused by bacterial infections rather than norovirus), and is not a medically recognized term.

Norovirus Causes an Illness That Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as