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my son is 3.5 years old & had his first croup attack when he was 11 months old & was in hosp for 3 days - Croup to my knowledge is very contagious - however as it has been explained to me - croup is a virus - not all children that come into contact with the croup virus itself will contract the croup bug - they may get a cough / runny nose etc - but not full on croup - Its as contagious as a cold - I keep my son away from pretty much everyone when he has croup - but its really the parents decision I guess - Boys are more prone as their windpipes are smaller & should grow out of it by the age of 7 - when my son is over the worst of it I always tell parents that may wish to come over etc that he has had croup & then its their call - Its a terrible virus though - I wouldn't wish it on anyone - Not so bad once U know what U are dealing with though
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∙ 15y agoCroup is a virus with an incubation period of 4-6 days. It is as contagious as the common cold. It is contagious until the fever is gone.
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∙ 6y agocroup is contagious by coughing you can spread the infection
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Is croup still contagious if you are on antibiotic?
till symptom are showing it is contagious
Is croup an infection or disease?
Croup (barking cough, usually in little kids) is a reaction of the airways- specifically the upper airways- to a virus. It is not a disease itself. The virus that causes croup is contageous, but a person not susceptible to the airway changes may not develop croup even if infected by the virus.
Is croup contagious de people who have transplants?
yes in child early age
Why does your throat hurt after drinking hot drimks and food?
its called croup its a virus its called croup its a virus
Is a viral infection contagious?
It depends on what virus it is. Some viruses, like the West Nile virus, aren't contagious. Other viruses are contagious.
Is ross river virus contagious?
no Ross River Virus is not contagious from one human to another
What is a sentence for the word contagious?
This is not a contagious disease.The virus is contagious.
How can one recognize a croup cough?
Coughing does not have to be contagious (catching). Coughing is a reflex to an irritant in the bronchial tubes, causing spasms. There are many causes for coughing, however, most causes of a cough are not contagious. Those coughs which can be contagious are -- viral colds, viral bronchitis, viral pneumonia, Pertussis (Whopping Cough), Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Tuberculosis.
Is common fever transferable?
The fever itself is not contagious -- the virus causing a fever is, though, and when you have a fever from a virus, you are contagious with that virus and should stay away from people if you can.
What are some of the causes for the condition known as Croup?
Croup is a respiratory condition that often occurs in children and infants. The most frequent cause of Croup is parainfluenza virus, if your child has Croup you should consult with their doctor as soon as possible.
Is croup caused by a virus or bacteria?
Croup is a most commonly caused by viruses but it could be due to other causes as well, such as bateria, allergens and inhaled irritants.
How can you put contagious and epidemic in the same sentence?
The epidemic was caused by a highly contagious virus.
