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How to tell when i got a bacterial upper respiratory infection?
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Airborne & fingers: The air you breathe & fingers that touch your face/lips will bring you the agents of respiratory illness. They are usually symptomatic within 48-72 hours of your exposure. Good hand washing and antiseptic hand solution can cut your risk level.
Answered 5/3/2013
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