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If someone has norovirus and pets or touches a dog, is there a chance the virus could linger on the dogs fur? i have emetophobia and i'm worried
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Norovirus: Norovirus - a virus that causes gastrointestinal symptoms - is spread through direct contact so in theory if somewhat had the virus on their hands - like trying to stop a vomiting episode - and pet their dog - and someone then touched that area it is possible to get it. Good handwashing breaks the cycle of virus transmission. See https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/downloads/keyfacts.pdf
Answered 11/27/2017
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