sick again from the stored infected lolypop?
is it true or not? if not, please explain, im just curious to know, thanks!
2006-11-16 04:42:07 · 5 answers · asked by sueet2b 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Hello,
There is a chance that you could get reinfected from the used lollipop. The virus that caused the cold is in your mucus and saliva, thus you have to cover your mouth when you sneeze since the particles of saliva expelled can infect another person. Your virus-containing saliva would remain on the lollipop, thus if after your cold is over, you would suck on it some more, you could get reinfected if your body hasn't developed total immunity from the virus. This is also why doctors recommend that you dispuse of the toothbrush you used during a cold after it is over.
I hope that helps.
2006-11-16 04:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by nerdgirl77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U wouldnt get sick cuz every time you get over a cold ur immune system is made stronger and its extremely strong after u get over a cold so if u put that lollipop back into ur mouth most likely u wont get sick.
2006-11-16 12:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sweetheart88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you would have built up antibodies against that particular strain of rhinovirus
2006-11-16 12:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because now not only the virus is hanging out on the sucker, bacteria has joined the party!
2006-11-16 12:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not true, Because germs and bacteria have a life expectancy as well.
2006-11-16 12:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by druboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋