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Can kissing transmit typhoid from an infected person to an uninfected person?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not usual mode of: transmission. But CDC states: "Try to avoid close contact, such as kissing, hugging, or sharing eating utensils or cups with people who are sick." http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/typhoid

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/2/2017

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