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Gastroenteritis is commonly seen in children during monsoon. It is typically caused by viral infections. Bacteria can occasionally cause it. Viral gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, is a frequent ailment characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach cramps. It normally only lasts a few days and is usually not dangerous. Most children improve at home by sleeping and consuming plenty of fluids. But it can be dangerous for children with compromised immune systems. Hospitalization might be needed if they become severely dehydrated, but it can rarely lead to dead. Causes of gastroenteritis in children Gastroenteritis occurs when germs (viruses, bacteria, or parasites) invade the stomach or intestines, producing inflammation. Viruses are the most prevalent cause of gastroenteritis in children. Many episodes of stomach flu in children are caused by rotavirus, but the rotavirus vaccine can help avoid them. Many of the germs that cause gastroenteritis are easily transmitt...