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Is Pneumonia A Communicable Disease?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2016
Question: I just had an operation for pneumonia I had puss surrounding my lung. And. I needed surgery I am on 2 anti biotics for my lung. My question is should I be around people. Say like a kids birthday party. 1 week since surgery


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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is totally fine to be around people. There is no risk in contaminating others with an infection that is not airborne. Feel free to sit around persons including children.

I wish you a speedy recovery.
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Is Pneumonia A Communicable Disease?

Brief Answer: Yes, you can! Detailed Answer: Hi, It is totally fine to be around people. There is no risk in contaminating others with an infection that is not airborne. Feel free to sit around persons including children. I wish you a speedy recovery.