
Could I Have An Infection Without Any Symptoms?

Question: Can you catch an infection or virus and not have any symptoms yourself but other people
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, it is possible that you catch an infection without showing any symptoms and it is called subclinical infection. However, despite not showing symptoms a person who is subclinically infected can pass the infection to other individuals and spread the infection.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, it is possible that you catch an infection without showing any symptoms and it is called subclinical infection. However, despite not showing symptoms a person who is subclinically infected can pass the infection to other individuals and spread the infection.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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