A member asked:

Can the stomach bug still be catchable if on antibiotics?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. SG Erman answered

Yes: Most stomach bugs are viral or parasitic, and not treated with antibiotics.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree with Dr. Erman: Antibiotics effect bacterial infections. Stomach flu isn't usually associated with bacteria. Most often it is a viral infection.

Answered 8/7/2014

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