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Christina Applegate Contracts Sapovirus, Wears Diapers Due to MS Exacerbation

Christina Applegate has been grappling with severe symptoms after contracting sapovirus from contaminated food, complicating her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.

  • Christina Applegate contracted sapovirus, a virus transmitted through fecal matter, likely from a contaminated salad.
  • The illness has caused severe gastroenteritis, leading Applegate to wear diapers due to exacerbated MS symptoms.
  • Applegate humorously shared her ordeal on her podcast 'MeSsy,' co-hosted with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, also an MS patient.
  • The actress has been candid about her struggles with MS since her diagnosis in 2021, often discussing the impact on her daily life.
  • Despite her health challenges, Applegate continues to engage with the public and advocate for MS awareness and support.
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