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Yes, a viral chest infection can be contagious, especially during the initial stages when the viral particles are actively replicating in the respiratory system. It can spread through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, close contact with an infected person, or touching contaminated surfaces. It is important to practice good hygiene and take precautions to prevent the spread of the infection.
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Is measles a fungi or bacteria?
Measles is neither a fungi nor a bacteria; it is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus.
Can you catch measles through food?
No, measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is not transmitted through food or water.
Which of these diseases is not a virus?
Rubella is not a virus, it is a contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus.
Which childhood disease causes infantile paralysis?
Polio is a childhood disease that causes infantile paralysis. It is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to paralysis and can be prevented through vaccination.
Is crabs bacterial or viral?
Crabs are caused by a parasitic infection, not a bacterial or viral infection. They are commonly known as pubic lice and infest human pubic hair.
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
Impetigo is a highly contagious viral skin infection?
No, it's a highly infectious bacterial skin infection.
Is lymphadenitis contagious?
Lymphadenitis itself is not contagious. It is typically caused by an infection such as a bacterial or viral infection that can be contagious, but the swelling of the lymph nodes is not spread directly from person to person.
Is orbital cellulitis contagious?
Orbital cellulitis is not contagious, as it is typically caused by a bacterial infection that spreads from nearby sinuses or tissues. It is not transmitted from person to person like a viral infection.
Is a highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord that sometimes leads to paralysis?
Poliomyelitis
The highly contagious bacterial infection known as pinkeye is caused by bacterial or viral irritation of the what?
conjunctiva
Is Chest infections contagious?
Yes, most chest infections can be contagious.
How long are viral infections contagious?
Every virus is different. Some are infectious for only a couple of days; some are infectious until after your body has been buried. Some may be infectious for longer than that; bodies of the victims of the 1917 influenza strain have recently been exhumed, and were discovered to STILL be dangerous.
Can a viral infection affect you from sports?
Yes, but if you're contagious, spare your friends and stay away!!!
Can bronchitis be contagious?
Asthmatic bronchitis of any kind is not contagious.
Is skin boil like herpes?
No. Herpes are caused by a virus which is contagious. Boils are caused by other germs, and they are not contagious.
What is sturck throat?
There is nothing commonly known as struck throat. There however is strep throat which is a contagious viral infection which makes ones throat hurt.
