how contagious is bacillus anthracis? if it is contagious at all?
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"Anthrax can enter the human body through the intestines (ingestion), lungs (inhalation), or skin (cutaneous). Anthrax is non-contagious and is unlikely to spread from person to person."
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Respiratory infections are contagious and are spread by droplets when people cough or sneeze.  You should spray hard surfaces with antibacterial spray and let it air dry and wash your linens in hot water and use bleach or antibacterial cleaner.  Pay attention to door knobs and sink handles as if he is considerate he prob. covers mouth and nose when coughing but would touch door knobs and sink levers with contaminated hands.  \nIt would be highly unlikely to catch his ear infection as how would it get out unless ear is draining.\nGet yourself some zinc lozenges and start taking them as soon as you get symptoms.  It will reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms by kicking your immune into high gear.  This really works well but only in the first 72 hours of symptoms so get some to have on hand in case.  I always keep them in case.  Once at work some people were out 2 and 3 days with cold virus and I only had mild symptoms for 3 days and they were symptomatic for 2 and 3 weeks.  \nGood Luck
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I believe this will help you.\n\nhttp://www.copd-international.com/\n\nGood luck. Pneumonia is not contagious, if caused by a cold, then that would be contaguious, you will not develop pneumonia unless you don't take care of yourself.
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A stomach virus is not contagious, except through the gut.Your Dad and nephew acquired it from something they ate or drank. Stomach viruses have a short incubation period. Your son probably did not eat the same thing, or he would have got the infection by now. Those who have it should be careful about hand- washing and washing of utensils and dishes.\nThe flu shot will not help. Food poisoning is almost the same.
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it can be spread throug body fluids and contact with sores...on her arm? not for sure to be a herpes outbreak....small children can have sores of a herpes symplex, but it is'nt really comman to have those break out in areas that are not mucous membrane...not really heard of..I am gonna now do some research and i'll modify answer later....
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Sorry, but you are mistaken.  You cannot "catch" periodontal disease (gum disease) from anyone or someone's toothbrush.  It is NOT contagious.  It is caused by the growth of bacteria on the teeth and gums. Bacteria are present in plaque, a clear, sticky substance your mouth produces. If plaque is not removed promptly, it builds up on the teeth.\n\nPrevention is simple:\nBrush your teeth in the morning, after meals and snacks, and before bed using fluoride toothpaste. \nTry an electric toothbrush that has a rotating and oscillating (back-and-forth) action. This type of toothbrush is better at removing plaque.\nUse an antiseptic mouthwash, such as Listerine, or a fluoride or antiplaque mouthwash. \nFloss once a day.  \nUse disclosing tablets periodically so you can see if you are brushing effectively. \nSee your dentist regularly to have your teeth cleaned and checked. \n\nNo, you won't always have it as it is treatable..especially in the early phases.  If you ignore it, it will progress and tissue damage and lead to permanent tooth loss.
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No.  It's total fearmongering, just like the governments all over the world did with 9/11, and Anthrax in the mail etc...\n\nA virus cannot try to mutate.  It just does it.  Flu season for this year is almost over, and who knows what will happen in time for next flu season?
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In adults, there is an increased incidence of mortality, due to the possibility of developing pneumonia, as a result of the pox.  Because chicken pox is so highly contagious, you really need to take precautions not to get it.  Even if that means moving out for a time, it is worth considering.  In fact, there is a great liklihood that you may have already contracted it.  According to AetnaIntellihealth's website, 90% of the people residing in the same household as a person with it will develop it:\n\n"Because chickenpox is so contagious, 90% of a patient's family also will develop the illness if they live in the same house and are not already immune. In the past, chickenpox cases often occurred in groups (epidemics), usually during the late winter and early spring. However, the number of cases of chickenpox has dropped dramatically because of the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, which was licensed in 1995 and is recommended for all children."\n\nHere are the symptoms:\n\n"Symptoms of chickenpox begin between 10 and 21 days after a person is exposed. The illness typically includes fever and a generally sick feeling. This is soon followed by itchy, red bumps that quickly become fluid-filled and are easily recognized as chickenpox. These skin blisters are round, about 5 millimeters to 10 millimeters across (about the size of a pencil eraser), with a red base. Sometimes, they are described as a "dew drop on a rose petal." They appear in various stages over the next few days and eventually crust over. These blisters may appear anywhere there is skin, even inside the mouth, throat or vagina. Some patients have only 50 blisters or fewer. Others have too many to count."\n\nIt's also not too late for you to acquire the vaccine:\n\n" The vaccine also is recommended when someone who has never had the disease or vaccine before has been exposed to someone with active chickenpox. This may help to prevent that person from getting the disease."\n\n~~~~~~~~~~\n\nBelow are some wonderfully informative links, that I hope you take advantage of.\n\nPlease take care.
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It is not very contagious.
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E  X C E L L E N T !!! Very good.\n\nI'll spread then around.\n\nMany thanks for sharing and tell your friend to keep safe.
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its not the cancer thats contagious...its a virus that can be passed thru sexually that can cause the cancer...check the facts before u start whinning
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NO!  Laryngitis itself is not contagious but if you got the laryngitis due to a cold, the cold is contagious....as you know. \n\nLaryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx, that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse. It can be short-lived or long-lasting. Most of the time, laryngitis comes on quickly and lasts as long as two weeks.  \n\nLaryngitis is caused by:\nan upper respiratory infection, especially a cold or flu. \nStraining or overusing the voice\nAllergies\nExposure to irritants, such as smoke or chemicals. \nGastroesophageal reflux disease
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Sorry, diabetes is not contagious.  No, a patient cannot get diabetes from anyone let alone a cadaver.  Also, not all types of diabetes are hereditary.  My husband is diabetic and no one in his family, past or present has ever had it.
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pTB is the common abbreviation for pleural tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease.\n\nTuberculosis is contagious only when it is both \n\na) active and\nb) pulmonary (meaning that it is in the lungs).\n\nTuberculosis in other areas of the body (known as extrapulmonary TB) cannot readily be spread to others.\n\nPleural TB is tuberculosis that is present in the pleural space - the area between the lungs and the ribs.\n\nTreatment of tuberculosis is lengthy and somewhat complex.\n\nRead more about extrapulmonary TB at the site linked below:
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As long as there are sores in the mouth it is contagious. But be careful it can be hell to get.
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LOL! Yes I think its contagious! Now Im giggling! Serious! LOL! Love Heidi\n\nPS I think its great, LOL sorry almost forgot to answer!
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YES! it happened to my little girl. The doctor told me that the outbreak would be very mild and it was about 2 or three small spots that looked like bug bites.