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Been in hospital for a week with pneumonia and sepsis. still very weak and ill, when should i return to work?

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Dr. Paul Rousseau answered

Pneumonia: I know this won't be the answer you want, but I don't know nearly enough to be able to tell you when you can return to work. It's best you ask the doctor who took care of you in the hospital.

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Answered 4/9/2018

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A member asked:

Been in hospital for a week with pneumonia and sepsis. still very weak and ill, when should i return to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Rousseau answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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