For example, if you've been sick for a week, you aren't going to get others sick. You only were able to infect people the first day or so. Is this true?
2006-10-11 05:19:22 · 9 answers · asked by greenfairy 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm referring to laryngitis.
2006-10-11 08:33:53 · update #1
It depends on what the illness is.
With viral infections, you are contagious befoer you see the symptoms.
With bacterial infections, you are contagious period.
2006-10-11 05:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends VERY much on what type of illness!!!
But in general, no, it's untrue. Others may get sick from you at any stage during a cold / flu for example.
But if you have the chickenpox you are only contagious before you realise you have it and then again when the scabs drop off!
As I said, each disease is different.
2006-10-11 05:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by Sparky5115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still get others sick, even before you notice symptoms. After you start medication, you are usually not contagious after the first three days.
2006-10-11 05:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by pandora the cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Actually you can pass the illness on such as a common cold without even knowing it. The bacteria is incubated, until the body temperature kinda like " brings it to life." It is hard to explain.
2006-10-11 05:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by unknown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the illness you have you are contagious for 24-48 hours after you begin meds. unless your doctor says otherwise
2006-10-11 05:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when ur running a fever
2006-10-11 05:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the disease...
2006-10-11 05:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
typically
2006-10-11 05:21:13 · answer #8 · answered by Meredith M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's true....... ;)
2006-10-11 05:27:50 · answer #9 · answered by djjoecruz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋