How Long Does Recovery Take From Viral Infection?

Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016

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Question : I went to the Dr Friday night with two yellow shots very behind my tongue. The Dr said it was a viral infection and gave me acyclovir. I had had the sore two days before. I was in so much pain but she also gave me lidocaine and it has helped. How long am I contagious and about how long does it take to go away.

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should be well within a week. contagious for up to three weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query

Viral infections as such should fade out normally within a week.

With regards to how long you could be contagious , this could even go up to two to three weeks after treatment.

Thanks and kind regards

DR Bain

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