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I was in contact with a work colleague that had diarrhea but tested negative uk vovid and gave no other symptoms. should i be worried sbputvhsvinh covid. we had lunch together?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

COVID 19 : There are false-negative test results for COVID 19. The best outpatient test is a nasal PCR. See a doctor via telemedicine

Answered 3/25/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not exposed: COVID can cause diarrhea, but almost never the only symptom; and your colleague's negative test result is reassuring.

Answered 2/14/2021

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