by touching someone with it and touching your face near your eyes, etc...or by being in the room if they throw up, it can be air borne! you are contagious for abou t4-5 days after symptoms are gone...and up to a few weeks through feces--so wash your hands after going ot the bathroom and use hand sanitizer to calen toilets :-} hope this helps

Stomach viruses are, as the name implies, transmitted via unprotected, direct stomach on stomach contact. This time of year, it's better to avoid that kind of conduct and just retreat to a hermitage in Wyoming.

Usually they are transmitted through feces. Especially through children or someone that hasn't washed their hands properly after using the restroom. Some viruses are transmitted through someone coughing or sneezing on you. Each virus varies in length of being contagious from a few days to over a week.

There is really no such thing as the "stomach flu." What you are experiencing is most likely caused by a virus called the Norwalk virus. This virus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.People with the Norwalk virus can also experience fevers, chills, headaches, muscle aches and fatigue. If you have it, you may actually feel like you have the flu (except that you won't be coughing and congested). The virus is very contagious, spreading easily from one person to another. That's why outbreaks of Norwalk virus often occur in crowded places like schools, day-care centers, hotels and cruise ships. If sick people don't wash their hands carefully, they can pass the virus to others. Also, this virus can get on countertops, utensils, doorknobs, clothes and other common items. Some scientists believe that this virus can even be transmitted through the air. Most people start feeling sick 12 to 48 hours after being infected. People who get the Norwalk virus are contagious from the moment they start feeling sick until up to three days after they're feeling better. Some people can be contagious for as long as two weeks. Fortunately, the illness only lasts about one to three days. Like most viral infections, the sickness goes away by itself without any special medicines.There's no special pill that can cure an infection caused by the Norwalk virus. It's important to drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. It may be easier to drink small amounts at a time.The most important thing you can do is wash your hands frequently. Make sure that other family members also wash their hands and practice clean hygiene. It's also important to wash fruits and vegetables and clean countertops and doorknobs. Immediately wash all clothes worn by sick individuals.

i have a huge phobia of the stomach virus... my 10 year old brother threw up 8 days ago... my dad threw up 6 days ago and my 16 year old brother threw up yesterday... i didnt share any food with them but i did clean up broken glass by my brother yesterday after he was done throwing up... does that mean i will get it from just being near him? and i also used the toilet but its not like i licked it... i just sat on it... AM I GOING TO GET IT?

Viral gastroenteritis (known as stomach flu although it is not caused by the Influenza viruses) usually lasts 1-3 days, however, some people may be infectious for as long as 2 weeks after recovery. The body fluids of infected people contain the virus, sometimes even before their symptoms begin. The virus is spread by direct contact with an infected person, for example, kissing or shaking hands, eating or drinking contaminated food or beverages it is also spread by stools and vomit.

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Most stomach flu viruses are transmitted through vomit and feces. The vomit and feces of a sick person are full of viruses. The illness is transmitted when a few of the viruses get into someone else's mouth. It is very important for sick people to wash their hands really well after they use the bathroom so they don't spread viruses around. To stay well, you need to wash your hands before you eat and never touch your mouth/face with unclean hands. A sick person is contagious (still producing viruses) for at least 3 days after their symptoms have stopped. People often have viruses in their feces for 2 weeks or more. For more information, go to http://www.stopthestomachflu.com.

The stomach flu is really viral gastroenteritis and is not related to influenza (the real flu). There are many different viruses that cause it including Norwalk virus and rotavirus. The feces and vomit of a sick person are full of viruses. The feces of a sick person will contain viruses for several days after the person thinks they are well. So, people are contagious for at least 3 days after their symptoms have stopped and often as long as 2 weeks. The illness is transmitted when a few of these viruses get into someone else's mouth. The sick person must be very careful to wash their hands after using the bathroom to avoid spreading the germs to others. Everyone must wash their hands before they eat and not put their fingers in their mouths any other time to avoid getting sick from these viruses. For more information, go to http://www.stopthestomachflu.com.