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We saw our friends who got the flu 11-12 days ago. hes a very healthy individual but still has a dry cough. is he still contagious?

Q: we saw our friends who got the flu 11-12 days ago. hes a very healthy individual but still has a dry cough. is he still contagious?

: No, the viral spread is less likely after 5 days of the initial symptoms. Cough due to viral upper respiratory infection can last up to 3 weeks but it is much less intensity after 10 days.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, the viral spread is less likely after 5 days of the initial symptoms. Cough due to viral upper respiratory infection can last up to 3 weeks but it is much less intensity after 10 days.

Answered 12/4/2022

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A member asked:

We saw our friends who got the flu 11-12 days ago. hes a very healthy individual but still has a dry cough. is he still contagious?

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