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Is ecoli poisoning contagious? one of my child's classmates was diagnosed with it recently.

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Possible: It is possible to get the bacteria from personal contact, especially when poor hygiene exists (no hand washing)

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/16/2014

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