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How long are you contagious if you have pneumonia and are taking steroids for it?
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Pneumonia: This is seldom transmitted person to person, but communicability depends upon the organism, the areas of lung involved and other factors. Without knowing more info cannot answer your question specifically.
Answered 10/10/2013
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