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If someone is asymptomatic with norovirus, can it still spread through saliva or is this not likely?

Q: if someone is asymptomatic with norovirus, can it still spread through saliva or is this not likely?

: usually with contact with feces of infected person and then touch mouth,

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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usually with contact with feces of infected person and then touch mouth,

Answered 12/15/2022

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A member asked:

If someone is asymptomatic with norovirus, can it still spread through saliva or is this not likely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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