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Is covid spread by using toilet after someone poops pees?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

No

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/7/2021

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No - it is spread by respiratory droplets that you inhale. It sets up in your nose/pharynx where it begins to multiply. You cannot get it from urine or feces, or blood.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/6/2021

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Not in any way shape or form! NO

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/9/2021

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COVID IS A VIRUS SPREAD BY AEROSOLS AND DROPLETS. HUMAN WASTE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE VIRUS.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 8/7/2021

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Can people transmit coronaviruses like COVID in their poop even if they have no symptoms. What about healthy-looking babies and their poopy diapers?

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A member asked:

I have a rash. It started on Sunday. I initially thought it was heat rash. From start to end can be a few hours but it is not here the whole time. I get a bad attack at least once a day. Also my poop is green. This started tuesday. Is this covid?

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A member asked:

I am in my 30s, during covid I started masturbating 3 times a day, now for a month, I have the urge to pee every five min. Initially, the doc told me it can be a UTI and I took a test there is nothing therefore can it relate to masterbation?

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A member asked:

In January I had COVID and had extreme coughing. Something popped in my mid right rib area. It got better and I re popped it by sneezing a month later. It still bothers me only slightly. Today my poop first came out fatty and light tan. Is this norma?

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A member asked:

My poop(+fart) smell has changed(permanently) from 1 year, also I get the same smell in my nose(not always) and not as strong as poop but I get it in my nose and it's irritating. 2yrs ago I got covid(not tested tho). What could be the case with me?

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