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Is Partially Cured Viral Bronchitis Be Contagious?

My 44 year old son went to the ER two weeks ago and was diagnosed with viral bronchitis, he is feeling much better now but is still coughing now and then. Would he still be contagious at this point? I am 74 years old and in good health but he isn't comfortable with coming around me since he still has somewhat of a cough. Thank you
posted on Sat, 1 Mar 2014
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Any the viral infections causing the respiratory symptoms will have all the potential to transmit the disease to the contacts, because patients with respiratory symptoms can spread infection to others by droplet infections and droplet nuclei.

These infective agents can readily contact high risk individuals and produces the symptoms in the individuals whose immunity is less.

I would suggest you to take all precautions to prevent contacting this viral infection. Your son also should take all safety measure during coughing, speaking and sneezing.
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Is Partially Cured Viral Bronchitis Be Contagious?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Any the viral infections causing the respiratory symptoms will have all the potential to transmit the disease to the contacts, because patients with respiratory symptoms can spread infection to others by droplet infections and droplet nuclei. These infective agents can readily contact high risk individuals and produces the symptoms in the individuals whose immunity is less. I would suggest you to take all precautions to prevent contacting this viral infection. Your son also should take all safety measure during coughing, speaking and sneezing. Thank you.