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Can u get sick from..?

From a bacterial or viral sickness, can someone be contageous when they aren't showing symptoms- if so- give and example and an explanation please- NOT STD'S

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  • cathygirl32
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Yes you can get sick from someone contagious with viral or bacterial infections. Chicken pox is a great example. A person with chicken pox is contagious until three days after all sores have erupted. That's why there's usually a huge outbreak when it comes about. You are contagious and the incubation period is about two weeks before eruptions are seen.

    Source(s): Medical occupation
  • honeyc73
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    i think with viruses you are contagious 2 to 3 days before you start exhibiting symptoms, which is why it spreads so easily. you didn't even realize you were sick.

  • Jerry P
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Yes.

    Varicella (chicken pox) is classic in this regard.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicella

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