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Can someone transmit the norovirus in their saliva after having been 2 weeks symptom-free?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Norovirus: Norovirus can be shed for 2 weeks after recovering. It is unclear if the particles are contagious but would be cautious. Also note the disease can be spread by contact with infected surfaces. . https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/hcp/clinical-overview.html

Answered 1/4/2017

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