My entire family has diarrhea and they keep vomiting. Can a four day old cake cause a stomach flu? I also have the same symptoms but I have the stomach flu because I am a germaphobe.
2007-03-21 15:33:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The cake would not cause the stomach flu. If the cake had some sort of creme filling, or whipped cream frosting that should have been refrigerated because it contained eggs, and it was left out for 4 days, there's a possibility they could have food poisoning. However, from what I've been hearing, so many people have that stomach virus and it's very contagious.
Hopefully everyone will settle down within the next day to at least be able to drink a few clear liquids.
You say you have the flu because you are a germaphobe; I"m not sure what you mean by that. Most people that are germaphobes do everything in their power to avoid germs, so they don't get sick as often.
2007-03-21 15:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stomach flu is not actually the flu it is a norovirus. And it can take anywhere from 4 hours to 2 days to take affect on a human. It sounds like you have plain old food poising. Remember to stay hydrated. The stomach flu only last a couple of hours to a day in a half. Food poisoning can last for several days. The common flu is caused by a virus.
2007-03-21 15:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by c2953lm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Stomach Flu is caused by a virus, not old cake.
You guys probably have food poisoning- Or your stomachs are getting rid of some old food.
Call your doctor if this continues
2007-03-21 19:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can cause food poisoning, not stomach flu. Stomach flu is caused by a virus.
2007-03-21 15:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "flu" (flu-like ailments) can also be gotten from sewage amongst different locations, yeah. And 10 feet is relatively near so it sounds absolutely feasible. Children have susceptible immune techniques to start with as good. It possibly valued at announcing "My son is unwell now!" to get the owner to paintings on it faster, however relying at the subject you reside in, it would no longer be definitive sufficient for a lawsuit or whatever.
2016-09-05 11:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by pihl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the flu is a virus, more likely it could cause a form of food poisoning, bit that usually comes from the eggs!!
2007-03-21 15:41:33 · answer #6 · answered by junebuggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋