How long does a viral infection last?

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asked Jan 25, 2020 in Diseases Conditions by JiaJo90 (360 points)
How long does a viral infection last?

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answered Jan 26, 2020 by Lilly21 (57,780 points)
Most viral infections last between 2 to 3 weeks depending on the type of viral infection and how severe the viral infection you have is.

However if you do have a viral infection the viral infection should go away within 2 weeks at most and if not then you should see a doctor about it or go to urgent care to be sure it's not a more serious viral infection.

Some viral infections may only last a few days while other types of viral infections last 1 week to 2 weeks and in rare cases they can last up to a month.

Make sure you take some medication, get plenty of rest and stay hydrated and the viral infection should be gone after a few weeks.

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