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Facts about upper respiratory infections:
  • An upper respiratory infection is very contagious.
  • People with an upper respiratory infection release the virus into the air on droplets of mucus when they sneeze or cough.
  • The virus enters the lungs of others when they inhale the droplets. Images
  • The virus may also be spread through contact with saliva.
  • Touching a contaminated object then touching the mouth or eyes will spread the virus.
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Last Updated: Aug 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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