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Can People With Poor Hygiene Repeatedly Re-infect Others In The Same Isolated Household With The Same Germ Causing Runny Nose And Post-nasal Drip?

Hi there, I have a question. If one family member has a poor daily hygiene, can they re-infect other household members with the same germ 2-3 times a week over a period of several months? The main symptoms would be stuffy/runny nose and post nasal drip. This is given that no outside contact is made by any household member including the member with a poor hygiene. In other words all living in one household buble. With covid none us work and no shopping or visit any indoors or friends. Very strict isolation
posted on Fri, 7 Jul 2023
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