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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?
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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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