For example, if I caught a cold, and while I was sick I drank from a water bottle and naturally got my sick germs on it. Then, when I got better, I drink from the same water bottle, would I get sick with the same thing again?
2007-03-09 14:19:44 · 6 answers · asked by Fifteen steps, then a sheer drop 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
That's one of the reasons they tell you to throw out your toothbrush after you've been sick and get another one, so you don't reinfect yourself.
2007-03-09 14:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by amiaskan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It is one of the reasons why it is impossible to create a vacine for the common cold. When you "catch" a cold your body's immune system fights it off and "remembers" what it was as to protect you from gettting it again. There is many types of cold viruses and I am sure the mutate to become different types of cold viruses. For a proper explanation ask your doctor next time you go in for an exam.
2007-03-09 14:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by don A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can re-catch your own cold. That's why it's very important to wash objects in HOT water and lots of soap (preferably anti-bacterial).
2007-03-09 14:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by dragonslayernd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if you are not cleaning with a disinfectant after you are better make sure you are washing your hands a lot
yes you can re-catch your own cold
2007-03-09 14:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I've always wondered this myself.
2007-03-09 14:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by Sonya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you could it is a virus that causes this, so you could be, reinfecting yourself.
2007-03-09 14:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by crickettmc2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋