WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Is Pneumonia contageous?

Re: Is Pneumonia contageous?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 13:52:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 31 Dec 2000, J wrote: >
>This is not exactly a women's health question but one I am concerned
>about after yesterday. I took my daughter to see her great grandmother
>who is failing quickly. She lives at home with my grandfather. I did
>not know prior to arriving but my grnamother was coughing badly and was
>treated recently for pneumonia and is now not taking her meds so she
>again (we think) has the pneumonia. My grandmother did not kiss her but
>my 2 yr old climbed up and down on her lap and all over her exchanging
>stuffed animals. Afterwards I washed my daughters hands but still
>concerned. I know its a little late now to worry but I just want to be
>on the lookout if its contageous.
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>J
>

Yes, it can be contagious and spread by droplets. If your daughters immune system is in good shape, she should be ok. Hope this helps.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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