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Doctors! what actions would spread my throat infection?

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Dr. Babak Larian answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Pharyngitis spread: Anything that would allow transfer of saliva or mucous which could contain bacteria. So sharing utensils or cups, kissing, and coughing which could aerosolize infectious components.

Answered 9/29/2016

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