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Can you catch gastroenteritis from somebody who caught it from you?
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Yes: Although, the example you are giving is not a common one, but theoretically it is possible, as some pathogens of gastroenteritis we never become immune to, so re-infection is possible.
Answered 9/30/2020
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Not really: You now have immunity to that strain.
Answered 11/5/2012
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