Day: March 2, 2010

  • Pneumonia is it contagious

    Yes. The ailment can spread from infected patients to others in case of coughing badly. Kissing hugging and sneezing can also transmit the infection. Proper treatment and isolation of the infected patient can curtail the contagiousness to some extent

  • Is pneumonia in dogs contagious

    It is emphatically contagious. The pathogens can get transmitted by coughing with ease. Medications can reduce the likelihood of disease spreading.

  • How long are you contagious ofter pneumonia and temp is normal agin

    The contagiousness depends on the resistance of the body and the agent that has induced the infection. Even after the treatment starts, you can continue to be contagious for 2 weeks. But taking antibiotics and getting isolated properly can control the transmission

  • Is bacterial pneumonia contagious

    Bacteria can pass to others either by sneezing or coughing. When the infectious bacteria enters the lungs, you might be down with bacterial pneumonia. It can spread easily. Proper isolation can control the transmission

  • Walking pneumonia contagious how long

    In case of people with good body immunity, the contagiousness can be low when treated properly. Pathogens can be shed for 2 weeks even after taking medications. So isolation is the best measure for controlling the transmission

  • How contagious is viral pneumonia

    Viral pneumonia can spread from one person to another. The viruses can be transmitted via air or via surfaces or via used items. Contact your doctor on possible measures can curtail the contagiousness associated with this ailment

  • Is fungal pneumonia contagious

    Fungal pneumonia is contagious. The pathogen can spread by hugging, kissing, coughing and sneezing. Proper isolation of the infected individual is mandatory

  • How long are you contagious with pneumonia

    Pneumonia can be contagious for long either if your body immunity is weak or if its untreated. Usually, even after therapy starts, the person can transmit it for the following couple of weeks.

  • When is pneumonia no longer contagious

    Pneumonia can be contagious for long. This depends on your body immunity and the causative agent. It can be contagious even for a couple of weeks after you start treating it

  • Is bronchial pneumonia contagious

    Bronchial pneumonia is often seen with cough, cold and mucus. The patient is very likely to eject the infection into the air around. This in turn can carry the infection and spread the same to many others around. As such it can be said that it is contagious