A 38-year-old member asked:
How contagious is viral myositis?
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Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered
Infectious Disease 51 years experience
Myositis is a...: Complication of a number of viruses. The virus can be spread but the other person is not likely to get the myositis.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
If myositis contagious
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
No: Myositis means muscle inflammation, and can be caused by infection or trauma.
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Last updated Jul 19, 2019
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