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Know how contagious is the stomach flu?

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Dr. Christopher Calendine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends on Etiology: Most stomach illnesses are caused by viruses and can be spread person to person by fecal-oral route. Frequent hand washing and disinfecting shared surfaces is most effective prevention strategy.

Answered 3/26/2013

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