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My 10 month old was diagnosed with bronchiolitis 7?days ago when will stop being contagious? should he stay away from others?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Many days: Viral shedding is common with viruses that cause bronchiolitis. I would recommend that he not have close contact with other young infants or elderly individuals until he has no fever or runny nose.

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Answered 4/10/2015

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