A 49-year-old female asked:
should someone return to work or school after the stomach flu with a low fever? how long is someone contagious after showing symptoms?
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
57 years experience Pediatrics
Low fever means what: What is your definition of low fever? Normal course on stomach flu. Lasts about 5-7 days.
Answered on Feb 7, 2013
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
Gastroenteritis: The length of time you are contagious with stomach varies depending which virus is the cause. Usually the period lasts from several days to 2 weeks. Would not return to work when febrile.
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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