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For what length of time are you contagious after the stomach flu?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Variable.: 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.

Answered 12/10/2013

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