Question 1

if its been two weeks since i was exposed to a sick person. would it be safe to assume that even if i got sick too that that sickness would have passed and i wouldnt be contagious? i never had any symptoms at any time?

Accepted Answer

: You did not give adequate information as to the type of sickness and nature of exposure. The information is important because different infections have different number of days between exposure and developing illness, and the nature of exposure also determines the risk of being infected. If it is COVID 19 you probably were not sick, because not all infections cause sickness.

Question 2

how long is  c diffcile contagious after you get on meds ? should i cancel next week, s dinner for my family ? thanks

Accepted Answer

Enjoy your dinner: Clostridium difficile is acquired by ingesting the spore form of the organism.  These spores form from the bacteria in stool.  If you've been treated and are continent of stool you are not considered contageous.  Even if you are colonized with c. Difficile unless you take antibiotics there is little risk of your getting ill.

Question 3

what is the difference between s. heamolyticus and s. saprophyticus? are they both transmitted the same way? are they both as contagious?

Accepted Answer

Skin flora: Staphylococcus haemolyticus and staph saprophyticus are bacteria that live on the skin. When they're found in the urine in a man, it's usually because of contamination from the skin of the penis during the process of peeing into the cup. It's not an infection, not contagious, and nothing to worry about.

Question 4

is mg contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: If you mean myasthenia gravis, it is not contagious. It is an autoimmune problem that has a relationship to the thymus. Some other neuromuscular problems can be similar, so be sure to get a clear diagnosis if you have not already done so.

Question 5

can a smile be contagious?

Accepted Answer

It sure can :>: It's among the best contagions to catch :>.

Question 6

is athletes food contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's contagious: Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus, often the t. Rubrum fungus. It is somewhat contagious and can be spread to other parts of the feet or to other people's feet. Athlete's foot fungus should be treated to relieve symptoms and to prevent it from spreading to the toenails.

Question 7

how long is a cold contagious?

Accepted Answer

Viral Illnesses: There may be a variety of answers to this question, but early is always thought to be the time one is most contagious. So, two days before you are at the peak of your illness to two days after the peak of your illness is when it is most likely to be the most contagious to others.

Question 8

how long are colds contagious for?

Accepted Answer

: Common colds are contagious for about 3 days but can be longer.
Visit this site for info: https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/infections/how-long-is-someone-infectious-after-a-viral-infection/

Question 9

ismono contagious and for how long?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The epstein-barr virus can be spread by a person does not appear sick. People who have an epstein-barr virus infection continue to carry the virus in their saliva and can spread it to others throughout their lifetimes. Avoiding contact with another person's saliva by not sharing drinking glasses or toothbrushes is still a good general disease prevention measure, but most adults will acquire this.

Question 10

what is sarcadosis? is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

Sarcoidosis: This granulomatous disorder is of unknown etiology. There is no evidence of person to person communicability.

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If its been two weeks since i was exposed to a sick person. would it be safe to assume that even if i got sick too that that sickness would have passed and i wouldnt be contagious? i never had any symptoms at any time?

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How long is c diffcile contagious after you get on meds ? should i cancel next week, s dinner for my family ? thanks

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What is the difference between s. heamolyticus and s. saprophyticus? are they both transmitted the same way? are they both as contagious?

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