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Dr said i have upper respiratory infection, how long is that contagious for?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: That depends on the infection and what virus/bacteria is causing it. Generally, use proper hygiene and never forget that proper hand washing is the number one means for preventing the spread of infection.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/1/2020

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