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Should i go to school if i have a sore throat? are these generally contagious?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

sore throat: Sore throats may be caused by infections (like viral or bacterial). Yes, that could be infectious & contagious. If you are ill with a possible infection, it would be best not to go to school so that your don't spread germs.

Answered 5/20/2020

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