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What Causes Enterovirus Infection?
Question: I have two questions. My first question is that my girlfriend just contacted me and told me that her and her five and a half year old daughter that suffers from asthma and allergies has Enterovirus D68 . I was with my girlfriend at her house 4 or 5 days and we had intercourse. although I have no symptoms yet. Could I have been a carrier and given this virus to her? I do work at an elementary school and around a lot of children. my second question is...I work with severe special needs children.in one of them is a very very delicate and has a lot of respiratory problemsand also has a trthat needs clearing out periodically. although I do not have any symptoms yet.could I be a carrier in give him the virus at school? Thankyou
Brief Answer:
Carrier
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Any of us can be a carrier of any virus. That's why frequent hand washing, especially when handling children, is imperative. Whether in the workplace or at home, hand washing is the best way to prevent infection. If you've been careful with this, then it's unlikely youre carrying any virus.
Carrier
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Any of us can be a carrier of any virus. That's why frequent hand washing, especially when handling children, is imperative. Whether in the workplace or at home, hand washing is the best way to prevent infection. If you've been careful with this, then it's unlikely youre carrying any virus.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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