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Yes, it is contagious. It is spread easiest between children but adults can get it also. It is most contagious within the first 2 to 4 days when symptoms first appear. However, it may remain contagious up to 3 weeks. Be sure to wash your hands immediately after coughing and/or sneezing to avoid spreading the virus to others. Try to avoid large crowds when contagious. Doctors now recommend getting alot of rest, increase fluids, and treat symptoms as needed with over the counter medications (Tylenol, Motrin, Robitusin, etc.).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoUpper respiratory tract infections are more contagious day or two before the symptoms appear. Most are contagious for two to three day, after the symptoms appear. After that the infection are not much contagious.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally yes.
The best defense if frequent hand washing with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
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∙ 15y agodepends on the type of bacteria you r infected with
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∙ 14y agoOh yes.
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∙ 12y agoInfluenza
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How long is an upper respiratory infection contagious for?
An upper respiratory infection is contagious for as long as the active virus is in your system. Taking an antibiotic will help rid the body of the live virus. You will remain contagious for 24 hours following the first treatment of the antibiotic.
Is an upper respiratory infection contagious from one canine to another?
yes http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deindex.html
What is the acute bacterial infection of the throats and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
What is a acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
Is bronchitis and upper respiratory infection the same thing?
it is a kind of upper respiratory tract infection...ear infection, laryngitis, pharyngitis etc, are other upper respiratory tract infections
What disease is an acute highly contagious infection that is transmitted by respiratory droplets of the rubeola virus?
The measles is an acute highly contagious infection that is transmitted by respiratory droplets of the rubeola virus
If you have a virus no temperature with a upper respiratory infection will taking a antibiotic allow you not to be contagious?
No. Antibiotics have absolutely no effect on viruses.They treat bacterial infections only.
What does the abbreviation uri mean?
URI most commonly stands for upper respiratory infection.Arterial Blood Gasupper respiratory infection (e.g. a cold)URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection. This is often used in reference to a nasal or sinus infection. A lower respiratory infection would be pneumonia.Usually, this abbreviation stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection."
What does the medical abbreviation URI mean?
URI most commonly stands for upper respiratory infection.Arterial Blood Gasupper respiratory infection (e.g. a cold)URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection. This is often used in reference to a nasal or sinus infection. A lower respiratory infection would be pneumonia.Usually, this abbreviation stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection."
What is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory Tract infection?
URI is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory tract infection.
Can you die from a upper respiratory infection?
sometimes
What is a cold?
it is an infection of the upper respiratory system.
