Hello, I am 51 and was diagnosed with viral infection yesterday and symptoms are sore throat and as well as some swelling of throat. The symptoms began late Thursday night after working at a soup kitchen. I had fatigue, body aches and dry throat but woke up fine on Friday and spent half the day with family. I have been working there for over 9 yrs but I think I caught it there during the day by someone sneezing or coughing that is caring this virus. How long can my symptoms last and do I avoid all contact with individuals since it is contagious and is my family in any danger? Thank you. I wasn t paying attention and didn t realize that there is a fee. Thank you anyways for your time,
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor ! You have posted the query in the free consult, so you would not be charged, but I hope it is not too late for the answer. The viral infections are contagious and can spread to other family members. Keep a distance of approximately one meter so that others do not get the cross infection from you. You should ensure good nutrition and HY Chat Doctor. It usually takes about a week time to recover fully from viral infections, although it may vary depending upon the causative microorganism. I hope the advice would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!