Does anyone know how long the incubation prd is for viral fever also how long am i contagious?!


Question: Does anyone know how long the incubation prd is for viral fever also how long am i contagious.?
on tuesday night my wife began with a little fever. by weds she was running 103.by 2 am thurs morning i was running 102.7 we displayed no symptoms of any type of bacterial infection and no cold/flu/bronchitis to go with this fever. by thurs morning i felt fine. my wife called the pediatrician and he said it is a viral fever. i have never heard of this fever or anything like this, my cause for concern is that i have a 3 month old baby in the house and he is due for onnly his second rsv shot on monday and i know if he gets this i will be in the hosp for quite some time. i tried searching all over the web for an incubation period for this disgusting germ but cannot find one i am also looking for a contagious period...as in how do i know when im not contagoious anymore and can stop wearing those effin surgical masks around my little boy....some one please help!!!! Health Question & Answer


Answers:
In most of the common viral infections like cold,viral cough,head mouth or foot disease,flu or viral sore throat,there is Presence of fever and the incubation period is between 1 to 6 days.One remains contagious until the fever is gone.In other more serious infections like chicken pox,measles,german measles or roseola, the incubation period is longer like 8 to 21 days.It is recommended everywhere that besides other associated symptoms disappearance like rash,crusting of sores etc.one remains contagious until fever is gone.Therefore in my opinion you must take precautions till your fever is gone.Health Question & Answer



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