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A member asked:
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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No it does not.: Not all upper respiratory infections lead to fever.
Answered 4/21/2016
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No: You could still be contagious with or without a fever.
Answered 2/15/2014
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