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My boyfriend had norovirus 10 days ago and and has been symptom free for 8. would the virus still be contagious in his saliva or should it be safe to kiss him?

Q: my boyfriend had norovirus 10 days ago and and has been symptom free for 8. would the virus still be contagious in his saliva or should it be safe to kiss him?

: This is likely cleared from his saliva. Most of these gut viruses are only active for a few days in the saliva, but remain in their stool for up to 6 weeks.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

This is likely cleared from his saliva. Most of these gut viruses are only active for a few days in the saliva, but remain in their stool for up to 6 weeks.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2021

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A member asked:

My boyfriend had norovirus 10 days ago and and has been symptom free for 8. would the virus still be contagious in his saliva or should it be safe to kiss him?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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