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Please help docs! is my girlfriend's gastroenteritis contagious?
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Maybe: Gastrenteritis has many different causes some of which are contagious. The only way to tell the cause is to visit an md.
Answered 4/2/2014
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Often is contagious.: Wash your hands before touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Wash wi warm water & soap for 20 seconds. Hand-sanitizer doesn't kill Norovirus. Use paper towel to turn off faucet & open door when exiting a public restroom. Antiseptic wipes can be used on doorknobs, keyboards & other surfaces if diluted bleach is not available. Wash dishes in dishwasher (vice hand-washing). Clean clothes w hot H20.
Answered 10/31/2015
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