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Is covid spread by using toilet after someone poops pees?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

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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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Not in any way shape or form! NO

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/9/2021

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

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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A member asked:

Is covid spread by using toilet after someone poops pees?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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