you share a drink with them? I didn't know they had(have) pneumonia until they told me that they went to the hospital this past weekend and they gave him a shot of antibiotics and is taking heavy doses of antibiotics now. He's been taking them for 4 days. He didn't look or act like he was sick. He said he felt fine. Now, I'm worried . Can you catch it like that? Please help!!!
2007-02-15 11:56:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Pneumonia isn't really contagious, but the virus or bacteria that leads to the pneumonia can be. If he has been on antibiotics for 4 days and has had an antibiotic shot, he is no longer contagious for anything caused by bacteria. Pneumonia caused by a virus is best treated with lots of rest.
2007-02-15 12:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were around him while he was contagious, you were most likely exposed to the bacteria. However, I doubt you would contract the illness from sharing a drink. It is spread by inhalation, so if he was coughing around you, or breathing next to you, you could have inhaled the bacteria.
2007-02-15 12:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by Lolly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...especially if it's viral pneumonia... just watch yourself closely for any cough that may develop or fever or just a general malaise ...yucky feeling...
rule of thumb never share your drink unless u pour it in another cup...
2007-02-15 12:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but I think more so if they are running a fever. Hope this helped.
2007-02-15 12:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋