Can i catch bacteria caused pneumonia by kissing someone who has bacteria caused pneumonia?

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Can i catch bacteria caused pneumonia by kissing someone who has bacteria caused pneumonia?

This person is taking medication for their bacteria caused pneomnia.

2007-02-03 05:29:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases

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You probably could. Wait for the sick person to get well before you kiss.

2007-02-03 05:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If they have been on the antibiotics for 24-48 hours already you should be fine but it would still be a good idea not to kiss them until the pneumonia is clear per repeat chest x-ray.

2007-02-03 13:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes you can its highly contageous,,,keep you selves apart ,,,

2007-02-03 13:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋