Causes â Acute Diarrhea. Most cases of acute, watery diarrhea are caused by viruses (viral gastroenteritis). The most common ones in children are rotavirus and in adults are norovirus (this is sometimes called âcruise ship diarrheaâ due to well publicized epidemics). Bacteria are a common cause of travelerâs diarrhea.auses â Acute Diarrhea. Most cases of acute, watery diarrhea are caused by viruses (viral gastroenteritis). The most common ones in children are rotavirus and in adults are norovirus (this is sometimes called âcruise ship diarrheaâ due to well publicized epidemics). Bacteria are a common cause of travelerâs diarrhea.
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