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Is it possible to catch the 'stomach flu' from someone?
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See below: Usually transmission is by direct contact with the virus itself via direct contact with the person or something which the affected person was in contact with recently. Occasionally, theoretically, respiratory droplets from the person could infect others as well.
Answered 8/24/2013
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