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Please tell me how long it takes for to first start experiencing a symptom (sore throat) of a virus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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That depends: Upper respiratory viral symptoms usually start about 2 or 3 days after you came in contact with the virus, although it could take up to a week.

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Answered 8/6/2013

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A member asked:

Please tell me how long it takes for to first start experiencing a symptom (sore throat) of a virus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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