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Can you transmit gastroentrititus through sexual activity with a partner?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

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Yes: You can be contagious from a few days to two weeks, depending on which virus is causing your stomach flu (gastroenteritis. Viruses that cause gastroenteritis are spread through close contact with infected people, such as by hand contact, kissing, sharing food or eating utensils.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2013

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A member asked:

Can you transmit gastroentrititus through sexual activity with a partner?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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I have pale yellow discharge not always it looks white,but on toilet paper it appears pale yellow and im so worried. I can't go to gyn, im underaged, strict parents. After sexual activity w partner not sex, just touching i also have same discharge?