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Originally Posted by NotGolfer
Just wondering if there's a stomach virus going around. I messaged my PCP but they're out of the office all this week. I've not felt well (no details to give) since yesterday. Can't keep anything down!! I did hear back from some nurse and her question was..."have you been tested for "the plague"? It's NOT respiratory and I've had it and it's nothing like that. Just a simple question is all I have..... I know there's a nasty "cold" going around, but haven't had that!
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I've gotten the noro virus twice in my adult life. It's one of the more common stomach viruses. It lasts about 24 hours and involves pretty violent vomiting and diarrhea. It's absolutely miserable but it's gone in no time. It is also highly, highly contagious. About all you can do when you have it is try to sleep it off and stay hydrated.
I am not sure why a nurse would mention the plague. Unless something has recently changed that I am not aware of, I highly doubt it it's the plague.