Question 1

how long does gastroenteritis remain contagious?

Accepted Answer

Up to 3 weeks: Rotavirus, the most common cause of gastroenteritis, is shed in the stool for up to 21 days. Obviously most kids are not excluded from daycare that long after an illness, which is why hand hygiene is so important.

Question 2

can you get gastroenteritis after it goes away from a family member who is still contagious?

Accepted Answer

Probably: we don't know how long these germs stay around on surfaces but possibly days.

Question 3

please help docs! is my girlfriend's gastroenteritis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Gastrenteritis has many different causes some of which are contagious. The only way to tell the cause is to visit an md.

Question 4

my girlfriend drank some far expired juice and as a result got gastroenteritis, is this contagious?

Accepted Answer

Contamination: It is possible that contaminated juice is a cause of above.
The enteritis may be significant of traces of dark stool is found

Question 5

my girlfriend drank some far expired juice and as a result got gastroenteritis, does that mean this is contagious?

Accepted Answer

If your girlfriend: Became ill from drinking juice that had gone bad - that wouldn't be viral gastroenteritis. This is not necessarily a contagious condition.

Question 6

i've got bacterial gastroenteritis. it's been a week. have been on medication. how long will i be contagious for? when would i know that it has gone?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: If you have a stool culture after 10-14 days of therapy and it is negative you will be considered non contagious.

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

son has had gastroenteritis for 8 days and still puking every other day. normal? concerns? contagous? can gastroenteritis lead to acid reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

This can certainly: happen as the gastroenteritis is resolving. Is he just vomiting once/day? Any fever? Other symptoms? The answer to this also depends on his age. It's more concerning if he's younger. No, gastroenteritis does not lead to acid reflux disease. Please discuss with his doctor or consider doing a consult with one of us on Prime if this continues.

Question 9

7 month old got gastroenteritis on 3/3/16. he acts normal, poops are solid, but he is still vomiting every other night. is this normal? contagous?

Accepted Answer

Expected: This is the 7th day of illness and his behavior is reassuring. Continue observation and precautiion against reflux. Continue appropriate hand hygiene as baby is likely still contagious. Take care.

Question 10

any way to cure dysentery?

Accepted Answer

Antiparastitic: And good higineantiparasitic medications such as Metronidazole and iodoquinol, are commonly used to treat dysentery caused by amoebiasis. Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, or Azithromycin are used to treat the organisms causing bacillary dysentery. People with prolonged diarrhea should consult with their doctor.

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My girlfriend drank some far expired juice and as a result got gastroenteritis, is this contagious?

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My girlfriend drank some far expired juice and as a result got gastroenteritis, does that mean this is contagious?

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I've got bacterial gastroenteritis. it's been a week. have been on medication. how long will i be contagious for? when would i know that it has gone?

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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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Son has had gastroenteritis for 8 days and still puking every other day. normal? concerns? contagous? can gastroenteritis lead to acid reflux disease?

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