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Are ear and throat infections contagious?
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Yes: If they are infections, they are contagious. Fluid in the ears can be caused by allergies and would not be contagious. Same with drainage in the throat. If it a bacteria or virus, it is contagious. If it is allergies, it is not.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Viral cause is: Most all ear, nose and throat infections begin with a viral illness. The viral illness is certainly contagious. A secondary bacterial infection, such as strep, is also quite contagious.
Answered 5/9/2019
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