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I have bacterial gastroenteritis. final stages of treatment. it's been a week. how long do i have to wait before i can kiss my girlfriend?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Till GE is gone: Wait till the gastroenteritis is completely resolved and continue to wash your hands and take precautions such as not sharing food or food utensils.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2013

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