BUDGET OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FISCAL YEAR 2017 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Scan here to go to our website.
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.
A few of the more common causes of acute diarrhea include: 1  Viral infections, such as the stomach flu. 2  Bacterial infections, such as those involving Salmonella typhi or E. coli. 3  Parasites, such as Giardia. 4  Medicines, such as antibiotics. 5  Anxiety.