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How long should i wait to have close contact with/kiss someone that has had a stomach bug?
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Unknown, but...: Contagiousness varies among different "stomach viruses" and among different people, so is not easily predictable. However, one can feel safer if the sick person wakes up on Day 5 without any symptoms the preceding 4 days. If unlucky, she can still catch a virus and come down with the illness. Food poisoning is usually less contagious, but depends on the bacteria type.
Answered 10/13/2019
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