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1 Viruses such as the flu, norovirus, or rotavirus . Rotavirus is the most common cause of acute diarrhea in children. 2  Parasites, which are tiny organisms found in contaminated food or water.  Medicines such as antibiotics, cancer drugs, and antacids that contain magnesium.
Diarrhea is sometimes caused by an infection in the stomach or intestines. It can also be caused by an inability to digest milk products (lactose intolerance), by problems with the pancreas, or by emotional stress. Bacteria, parasites, fungi, or viruses can cause the infection. Parasites: The parasites cryptosporidium or microsporidium used to cause diarrhea in many people with HIV.