Question 1

how long are you immune to gastroenteritis after you have contracted it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to be: Gastroenteritis is a nonspecific term that reflects a stomach & intestinal infection by many agents. While you may gain some or total immunity to that virus, there are dozens of other viruses or bacteria that can cause gastro.Gastro is sort of like a car crash. You tangled with a dodge & got thru it, but a ford may get you next week.

Question 2

how long are you immune to gastroenteritis after you have had it?

Accepted Answer

There are several: Bugs that can cause gastroenteritis. In short, if you get expose to the same one, you may have a much milder illness or no symptoms at all.

Question 3

if you don't get gastroenteritis for years does the immune system become less efficient at fighting it and thus causing severe symptoms when infected?

Accepted Answer

Consider this...: Lots of things can cause GI distress to recur--incompletely treated infection (e.g. Giardia) or re-exposure with re-infection; maldigestion (pancreatic insufficiency) or malabsorption (celiac sprue); food intolerances with re-exposure to the offending substance (lactose, sorbitol, etc.), irritable bowel syndrome, missed diagnosis (incomplete evaluation), non-gi related problems (uti, pid, etc.).

Question 4

if i had the stomach flu and gave it to my daughter, can she give it back to me or would i be immune since i already had it?

Accepted Answer

Immune: If you had the same virus and you have recovered and you have a normal immune system, you should be immune and not susceptible from transmission of that virus back to you.  (by the way, the best name for this is gastroenteritis.  It's not really the flu because it is highly unlikely that the virus causing these symptoms is an influenza strain.).

Question 5

can cooking food longer and at a higher temperature prevent gastroenteritis?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: But not always. Some kinds of food poisonings are heat resistant so it would not matter.  Good thought though !

Question 6

can escitalopram cause it to take longer to recover from gastroenteritis? i had gastroenteritis last week and still don't feel alright (1 week later).

Accepted Answer

Potentially: as some people have GI upset on  SSRI's. But I would not assume that is the reason. Take care.

Question 7

i have viral gastroenteritis and i'm feeling better, this is day 2. i'm no longer vomitting but i still have a little diarria, am i still contagious ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Patients with viral gastroenteritis can continue to shed virus in their stool for 10-21 days after onset of illness. Frequent hand washing with soap(NOT hand sanitizers) by the patient and household contacts can reduce transmission. All surfaces in contact with stool or vomitus should be wiped with diluted household bleach. Care givers should use disposable gloves(and masks if possible).

Question 8

just diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis. very sick,with a lot of pain. as i have ulcerative colitis can i expect a longer recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Any viral diarrheal illness can potentially make your ulcerative colitis flare up, fir which you can expect a longer recovery.

Question 9

how long does stomach flu last for and no longer be contagious?

Accepted Answer

Likely 1-2 weeks.: These illnesses usually have an incubation period of 3-6 days, are symptomatic for 3-4 days, and resolve by 1 week.

Question 10

how long after having the stomach flu are you no longer contagious?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The oral secretions of a patient are not considered contagious after the fever has disappeared. The virus can be shed in the stool for another 4-6 wks.

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If i had the stomach flu and gave it to my daughter, can she give it back to me or would i be immune since i already had it?

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Can cooking food longer and at a higher temperature prevent gastroenteritis?

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Can escitalopram cause it to take longer to recover from gastroenteritis? i had gastroenteritis last week and still don't feel alright (1 week later).

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I have viral gastroenteritis and i'm feeling better, this is day 2. i'm no longer vomitting but i still have a little diarria, am i still contagious ?

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Just diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis. very sick,with a lot of pain. as i have ulcerative colitis can i expect a longer recovery time?

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