What is the incubation period for the stomach flu?
One to two days Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)is the irritation and inflammation of the digestive tract. This condition may cause abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Severe cases of gastroenteritis can result in dehydration. Gastroenteritis affects people of all ages and both sexes, however the most severe symptoms are experienced by infants and seniors. The main symptoms of gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms include headache, fever, chills, and abdominal pain. The symptoms may appear within hours or a few days of infection. They usually last for 1 to 2 days, but may last as long as 10 days.
