Babysat grandchild saturday p.m. she started with stomach flu sunday p.m. Was she contageious while with me?

Question

I drank after her sunday a.m. before she left.

Answer 1

Yes,she most certainly could have been. If your immune system is strong, you won't catch what she had. Drink lots of water and stay away from sugar this week. It can take up to 7 days to incubate a flu virus.

Answer 2

yes,,,Gastroenteritis is caused by swallowing certain viruses. The body fluids of infected people contain the virus, sometimes even before their symptoms begin. The virus can be spread by direct contact with an infected person (for example, kissing or shaking hands) or by sharing food, drink, or eating utensils.

The virus enters the stomach and intestine and inflames the lining of these organs. As a result, the stomach and intestine are temporarily unable to perform their usual functions. The virus can also cause food to move more rapidly through your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Some bacteria and other tiny organisms called protozoa can cause infections that have symptoms similar to those of stomach flu.

What are the symptoms?
When you have stomach flu, you may have one or more of the following symptoms:

• fatigue
• chills
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• diarrhea
• low-grade fever
• muscle aches.
The illness may develop over a period of hours, or it may suddenly start with stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Answer 3

She probably was contageious. It all depends on your immune system.