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The actual duration will vary depending on the virus that is involved in the illness. In general, for the worst case scenario, you are contagious as soon as a day after you have been exposed to the virus (even before symptoms appear) and two weeks after your symptoms have cleared. In the best case scenario, you are contagious while showing symptoms and at least three days after they have cleared.

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