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If i don't have a fever with a upper resritory infection does that mean i'm not contagious?

7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

No: Not all respiratory infections cause a fever, you can still be contagious. Use proper hand washing or sanitizing, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough to avoid spreading illness. Take care!

Answered 4/21/2016

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Fever develops: After virus replicates and infects you, is your body fighting against it. The virus could be spread even before the fever.

Answered 2/13/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No it does not.: Not all upper respiratory infections lead to fever.

Answered 4/21/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: You could still be contagious with or without a fever.

Answered 2/15/2014

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