USA Swimming team members are recovering from acute gastroenteritis while competing at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The team's medical staff is providing treatment and preventative measures. Symptoms of acute gastroenteritis include diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. This illness can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and certain toxins. Some swimmers missed events over the weekend. Torri Huske did not race in the women's 100m butterfly to focus on the 4x100m freestyle relay, where the team won silver. Adaptability and resilience were key for the swimmers.
Acute gastroenteritis, sometimes called a stomach bug, is an illness that can lead to diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting. It can be caused by viruses such as norovirus and bacteria such as E. coli.
The norovirus alone causes 685 million cases of acute gastroenteritis worldwide each year, according to the CDC. Traveler's diarrhea, a common form, can occur from contaminated food or water.
Some team members missed events due to illness. Torri Huske did not compete in the women's 100m butterfly heat to prioritize her efforts in the 4x100m freestyle relay.
The team demonstrated adaptability and resilience, managing to win a silver medal in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay despite challenges from illness.
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