A 32-year-old member asked:
How long would it take until you arent contagious from the stomach flu?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Stomach flu: There are many different viruses that cause stomach flu. How long you are contagious is determined but which of the viruses you have.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long does stomach flu last for and no longer be contagious?
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Dr. Joseph Woodsanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
Likely 1-2 weeks.: These illnesses usually have an incubation period of 3-6 days, are symptomatic for 3-4 days, and resolve by 1 week.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Can you let me know how many days does it take until you aren't contagious with the stomach flu?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
It varies by virus: The length of time you are contagious with stomach varies depending which virus is the cause. Usally the period lasts from several days to 2 weeks.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How long is a person considered contagious after being sick with the stomach flu?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arthur Hoffmananswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
5 days : At least after sx. Leave; so wash your hands whenever you use the toilet.
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Las Vegas, NV
A 41-year-old female asked:
How long is the stomach flu contagious?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: The contagious period from oral secretions often begins just before the first fever untill fever has been gone 24hr. The germ may be found in the stool for another 4-6 wks.
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Longview, WA
A 25-year-old female asked about a female:
How long does it take to get the stomach flu after being exposed to it?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
Internal Medicine 49 years experience
Depends: Norovirus is the most common viral cause of "stomach flu" or gastroenteritis. Exposure can result in illness within 24 hours. Other causes of gastroenteritis like bacteria can take several days. Handwashing and food safety can help prevent spread of illnesses like these. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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