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Can upper respiratory infection be contagious?

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Yes: Because respiratory infections can be caused by viruses or bacteria they can be contagious. Good handwashing techniques and sneezing "into your sleeve" are ways to help spread infectious particles to other patients.

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: They nearly always are contagious.

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