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Can a stomach virus be contagious before symptoms start? saw my sister & she came down with symptoms the next day?

Q: can a stomach virus be contagious before symptoms start? saw my sister & she came down with symptoms the next day?

: The incubation period (time from exposure to symptoms) usually is 1-3 days, but can be as short as 12 hours.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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The incubation period (time from exposure to symptoms) usually is 1-3 days, but can be as short as 12 hours.

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Answered 1/25/2023

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A member asked:

Can a stomach virus be contagious before symptoms start? saw my sister & she came down with symptoms the next day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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