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Could I Have An Infection Without Any Symptoms?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2023
Question: Can you catch an infection or virus and not have any symptoms yourself but other people
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, it is possible that you catch an infection without showing any symptoms and it is called subclinical infection. However, despite not showing symptoms a person who is subclinically infected can pass the infection to other individuals and spread the infection.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Could I Have An Infection Without Any Symptoms?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, it is possible that you catch an infection without showing any symptoms and it is called subclinical infection. However, despite not showing symptoms a person who is subclinically infected can pass the infection to other individuals and spread the infection. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist