Question 1

how do you calculate the incubation period of cp i saw my friend on mon and then again on thur and she had shingles is't from last day or the for firs?

Accepted Answer

7 to 21 days: Most of us have already had varicella (chicken pox) or been immunized, so we are immune. "Last day or first"  is not an issue. If you were in the same room, especially face- to -face, for over 15 minutes you may have sustained significant exposure. If your friend was treated (acyclovir, famcyclovir, valacyclovir) your risk is very low. If your friend was already 2 or 3 weeks into it your risk is l

Question 2

whats the incubation period for hfm? contagious before sx show? still contagious when fever gone. would other kids have sx by now? its been 4 days.

Accepted Answer

About 1 week: is the incubation period for HFMD, patients are contagious during the incubation periods and after, at times for weeks, other healthy opoersons can be carriers and spread it. The only way to avoid infection, is frequent hand washing, avoid kissing, hugging, sharing objects as utensils/cups, etc with diseased persons, disinfecting door knobs, and objects around patients, wish you wellness

Question 3

are you contagious within the incubation period of covid?

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COVID 19: Unfortunately, you can be contagious when pre-symptomatic. The incubation period is the time it takes to show signs of illness.

Question 4

re covid 19

i understand the incubation period of covid 19 is up to 14 days. 
but how long is the contagious period?

i have read one is contagious 2 days before showing symptoms. is that true? 
are you still contagious until symptom free?

Accepted Answer

Covid: For most people the infection can last up to two weeks. In people who get particularly ill the infection last 4 to 6 weeks.

Question 5

my husband has scabies. how long is the incubation period and at what point at you contagious?

Accepted Answer

As long as 6 weeks: It can be as long as six weeks before symptoms appear, but a much shorter time is usual.  Any time you have contact with someone who harbors the mite, you can catch it. Treatment for close contacts of affected persons is recommended.

Question 6

what is swine flu? what is the incubation period for swine flu, how contagious is it and how beneficial and effective is the h1n1 flu shot?

Accepted Answer

H1N1 : H1n1 (swine flu) is a new strain of influenza first recognized in april 2009.  Several human and animal strains of influenza virus recombined into a new strain.  It spread worldwide in 2009, and is expected to still be circulating in 2010-2011.
The incubation period of h1n1 is similar to other strains: one to four days, with an average to two days.  It is contagious starting one day before symptoms appear, and for five to seven days after becoming sick.  H1n1 influenza is somewhat more contagious than other strains, which is why many infections in 2009 occurred outside the typical "flu season."
 the 2009 h1n1 flu shot was "new" in that it was the first vaccine for this strain.  However, it was made the same way as flu vaccines used for decades.  Studies of the vaccine's safety confirmed it was very similar to seasonal flu vaccines.
 Most years, flu vaccines are 70-90% effective in preventing the flu in healthy adults.  They may be less in children and the elderly.  This is also true of the h1n1 vaccine.
The above numbers are for protection against developing the flu at all.  Flu vaccines prevent life-threatening complications in nearly all people who receive the vaccine.  If you get the flu despite the vaccine, it will be less severe.
The h1n1 influenza strain is part of the 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine.  You should still get the vaccine this year, even if you received the h1n1 vaccine last year.  Immunity fades over time, and last year's h1n1 vaccine will not protect you against other strains circulating this year.  Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.

Question 7

my 9yo has hfm. day 4. stays in room. fever gone but still blisters. other son has some pimples on bottom. hfm? incubation period? still contagious?

Accepted Answer

Likely/yes: HFM is triggered by up to 3 strains of a gut virus as its skin manifestation. The virus can be found in blisters until they dry out, saliva for up to a 2 weeks and in stool for 6 weeks. When exposed, a vulnerable person is usually infected within 72 hrs but symptoms vary from unseen to dramatic. Spots in the hands/feet/mouth or around genitals can occur in only one area or all.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: incubation period?

Accepted Answer

Period/exposure to s: Incubation period is the period between exposure to infection to appearance of symptoms.

Question 9

what is the normal incubation period of impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Few days -2 weeks: Incubation can vary, but an antibacterial or surgical soap or a dilute chlorine bath can be decrease bacterial load and prevent infection from developing.

Question 10

what is the incubation period for hsv 1?

Accepted Answer

2-12 days: Incubation period: For HSV-1, the amount of time between contact with the virus and the appearance of symptoms, the incubation period, is two to 12 days. Most people average about three to six days.

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Incubation period for shingles being contagious

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How do you calculate the incubation period of cp i saw my friend on mon and then again on thur and she had shingles is't from last day or the for firs?

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Whats the incubation period for hfm? contagious before sx show? still contagious when fever gone. would other kids have sx by now? its been 4 days.

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Are you contagious within the incubation period of covid?

A member asked:

Re covid 19 i understand the incubation period of covid 19 is up to 14 days. but how long is the contagious period? i have read one is contagious 2 days before showing symptoms. is that true? are you still contagious until symptom free?

A member asked:

My husband has scabies. how long is the incubation period and at what point at you contagious?

A member asked:

What is swine flu? what is the incubation period for swine flu, how contagious is it and how beneficial and effective is the h1n1 flu shot?

A member asked:

My 9yo has hfm. day 4. stays in room. fever gone but still blisters. other son has some pimples on bottom. hfm? incubation period? still contagious?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: incubation period?

A member asked:

What is the normal incubation period of impetigo?

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What is the incubation period for hsv 1?

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