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Can also get this stomach bug since i'm already sick?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you already have: A viral illness - it doesn't mean that you can't get a viral gastroenteritis from a different strain

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Yes: You can get more than 1 viral or bacterial infection, when you have one infection it weakens your immune system making it easier for you to get a second infection.

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