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Can i catch rotavirus by breathing in the virus?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Amanda Xi answered

Not likely: Rotavirus is thought to be spread via the fecal-oral route -- so areas with poor sanitation and cleanliness could result in the ingestion of the virus.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/17/2015

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Very unlikely.: Touching contaminated items and then handling your food is much more likely to produce infection.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 10/11/2013

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