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I'm living with someone who tested positive for the virus?

I'm living with a person who tested positive for the virus. Is it possible for the person living with that person not to get the virus? I have no symptoms.


3 Answers

Yes possible not to get the virus
You did not mention the virus, so I cannot answer.

G Dickinson
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This is not as uncommon as it may sound but most contact people will be infected, it may take a few more days. Many can be infected without any symptoms so still quarantine yourself for at least 5-7 days and do at least 2 rapid home tests w NEG results 2-3 days apart before resuming social activities. People without symptoms can spread the virus. Avoid contact with the elderly and people with weak immune systems eg cancer pts on chemotherapy etc.

Carl Lauter MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Section Head, Section of Allergy and Immunology
Member, Section of Infectious Diseases
Professor, OUWB School of Medicine
William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3535 West 13 Mile, Suite 605
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
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Carl.lauter@beaumont.edu