Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles identified three cases of shigella in the city, a bacterial infection that causes explosive and bloody diarrhea, as well as severe stomach ...
A norovirus infection is characterized by sudden vomiting and diarrhea. Outbreaks are often seen on cruise ships, in congregate living situations like nursing homes and jails, as well as schools ...
These are often sudden and "explosive," says Schaffner. People often vomit or have diarrhea many times, and these can happen simultaneously, says Schaffner. Less commonly, people may experience a ...