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Allergy ,pharyngitis and tonsillitis
Sir/madam, i have allergy,pharyngitis and tonsillitis . My 6 month baby accidentally insert her finger in my mouth and touch her tongue... its possible for spreading to her... only one time she do that... i have fear ... so i asked...
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Very minimal risk my frd
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Yes. There is chance but low risk.
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT.
Nature of your illnesses
Allergic rhinitis is not contagious.
Pharyngitis/tonsillitis may be viral or bacterial in origin. Transmission typically requires close, repeated contact with respiratory droplets or secretions.
Risk of transmission from a single brief contact
A one-time brief exposure (finger in mouth, then touching baby’s tongue) carries very low risk.
Most pathogens need a sufficient inoculum and generally spread via coughing, sneezing, sharing utensils, or prolonged close contact.
Recommended precautions
Hand hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your baby.
Mask use: Wear a surgical mask while symptomatic to reduce droplet spread.
Avoid direct oral contact: Refrain from activities like “kiss on the lips” or letting the child share eating utensils.
Next Steps
Observe for any signs of fever, irritability, poor feeding, excessive drooling, or throat discomfort over the next 7–10 days. Most infants, if exposed, will remain asymptomatic or develop only mild, self-limited symptoms.
Health Tips
Fever (>38 °C/100.4 °F)
Refusal to feed or lethargy
Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
Excessive crying suggesting throat pain
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Dr. Jasmine Kaur
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Mohali
If the infection is active then there are chances of transmission. If you have a history of recurrent infections but at present not any ongoing infection, then chances are less for transmission.
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