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When Is Herpangina In An Adult Not Contagious For Her Baby?
Question: When is herpangina in an adult not contagious for her baby? It has been 11 days since onset of first tymptoms and now the red rimmed lesions in the mouth seem to be improving a little each day. She only got 1 spot on her foot and none on hands. Thank You
Brief Answer:
People with herpangina are more contagious for the first 7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
My name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
People with herpangina are more contagious for the first 7 days or the first week of the infection.
During this period they can also be asymptomatic.
The virus is highly contagious during this period.
Some of transmission ways are:
-coughing, sneezing
-contaminated surfaces
-unwashed hands
Anyway based on the fact that have passed 11 days from the first symptoms I think that the contagious period has passed.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
People with herpangina are more contagious for the first 7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
My name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
People with herpangina are more contagious for the first 7 days or the first week of the infection.
During this period they can also be asymptomatic.
The virus is highly contagious during this period.
Some of transmission ways are:
-coughing, sneezing
-contaminated surfaces
-unwashed hands
Anyway based on the fact that have passed 11 days from the first symptoms I think that the contagious period has passed.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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