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Friend's husband went to china on business trip and got diarrhea for two weeks. now she has it for over a week. is this a virus or could he have brought a bacteria home? is a bacteria even contagious?
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Could be either: If the husband is now better , then she should be better eventually too. Simple diarrhea can clear up on its own but some causes, are by bacteria that may need an antibiotic to clear up. Generally if it lasts more than a week or if you noticed blood in the diarrhea or feel really ill you should see a doctor.
Answered 10/6/2017
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