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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.
Acute diarrhea is usually caused by a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection. Chronic diarrhea is usually related to a functional disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome or an intestinal disease such as Crohnâs disease.