Is the common cold contagious without fever

Catching the “common cold” means you’ve been infected with an upper respiratory virus.

Is a cold contagious after 7 days

Unlike the name implies, the common cold can be caused by more than 200 hundred different viruses, including rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, and coronaviruses (not COVID-19).

Part of the reason colds are common in children and adults is that so many viruses can cause the same symptoms.

They’re also common because they're contagious. The common cold can be spread from person to person or by contaminated objects that harbor germs and indirectly spread illness.

The likelihood of getting a cold from someone else and how long it takes to catch it depends on many factors, including your overall health and how long the person who exposed you has been sick.

How Long Is a Cold Contagious?

A cold generally lasts about 5-7 days, though it may last up to 10-14 days in young children.

You may be contagious most of the time you’re sick. However, your ability to spread the virus to other people lowers as your symptoms improve and more time p

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