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How long does it generally take for a stomach virus to stop being contagious?
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Depends on the virus: But generally, viral gastroenteritis and bacterial gastroenteritis will shed the virus or bacteria in the stool for 7-10 days after symptoms have resolved.
Answered 3/1/2020
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