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After a week of a viral pharyngitis, my saliva will still have virus and contagious? i'm already with no symptoms anymore

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Usually: the contagiousness is 5-7 days after onset of symptoms

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 1/24/2017

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