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How Long Does Bronchitis And Sore Throat Infection Remain?
Question: How long are you contagious from bronchitis, flu with sore throat and cough
Brief Answer:
as long as secretions present
Detailed Answer:
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These infections are spread via the secretions from the nose and also from coughing.
Both nasal discharge and cough droplets can cause transmission. As long as either of these is present there is a risk of spread.
It would require careful hand washing. The mouth should be covered with each cough and hands washed subsequently
Any surfaces that may have been touched with your hands should be cleaned. (if your hands not sanitized prior to touching)
Summary: infectious as long as there are secretions present
as long as secretions present
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
These infections are spread via the secretions from the nose and also from coughing.
Both nasal discharge and cough droplets can cause transmission. As long as either of these is present there is a risk of spread.
It would require careful hand washing. The mouth should be covered with each cough and hands washed subsequently
Any surfaces that may have been touched with your hands should be cleaned. (if your hands not sanitized prior to touching)
Summary: infectious as long as there are secretions present
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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