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My girlfriend had the 24 hour stomach flu last monday (12/1), it is now 12/9, if i kiss her will i become infected?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably not: There are no guarantees, since we don't know the exact cause her illness. But most gastrointestinal viral infections are not transmissible more than a few days after recovery. If she has felt well for 5 days or more, you're probably home free at this time.

Answered 3/7/2017

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Doubtful: If she is better then she is no longer contagious. Good luck

Answered 3/7/2017

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A member asked:

My girlfriend had the 24 hour stomach flu last monday (12/1), it is now 12/9, if i kiss her will i become infected?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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