{"id":4842,"date":"2026-10-28T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/?p=4842"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:45:01","slug":"infectious-vs-non-infectious-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/infectious-vs-non-infectious-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Infectious vs. Non-Infectious Disease: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infectious vs. non-infectious disease refers to two main categories of illnesses based on their causes. Distinguishing between them helps individuals and workplaces implement the right prevention strategies and make informed health decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is the Difference Between Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fffafa; border: 2px solid #4D9CBE; border-left: 8px solid #4D9CBE; padding: 10px; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong> Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens such as bacteria and viruses and spread from person to person. Non-infectious diseases stem from genetics, lifestyle, or the environment and don&#8217;t spread between people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infectious diseases are caused by invading pathogens, while non-infectious diseases, or non-communicable diseases (NCDs), stem from genetics, lifestyle, or the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>In this Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #4d9cbe;\" href=\"#section1\">Infectious vs. Non-Infectious Disease: Key Differences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #4d9cbe;\" href=\"#section2\">How Do Infectious Diseases Spread?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #4d9cbe;\" href=\"#section3\">COVID-19 vs. Flu vs. RSV: What Should Employers Know?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #4d9cbe;\" href=\"#section4\">How Can Workplaces Prevent Infectious Disease Spread?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"section1\"><b>Infectious vs. Non-Infectious Disease: Key Table Differences<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Non-Infectious Diseases<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Primary Cause<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics, lifestyle, environment, or aging<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Transmission<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can spread from person to person, animals, or vectors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot be transmitted between individuals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Onset Speed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically acute and develops rapidly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often chronic and develops slowly over time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Prevention Methods<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccines, sanitation, good hygiene, and masking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy diet, exercise, avoiding toxins, and screening<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Examples<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influenza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, COVID-19, malaria, and Tuberculosis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"section2\"><b>How Do Infectious Diseases Spread?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An infectious disease is caused by harmful microorganisms (pathogens) such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. They spread through several main pathways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Touching an infected person or handling contaminated bodily fluids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Airborne droplets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Breathing in droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, as with flu, COVID-19, and the common cold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contaminated food and water:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ingesting food or water that contains harmful bacteria, viruses, or toxins.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vectors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bites from infected insects or animals, such as mosquitoes (malaria) or ticks (Lyme disease).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contaminated surfaces:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Touching contaminated surfaces, like doorknobs, and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth can transmit certain pathogens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What Is a Communicable Disease?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A communicable disease is an infectious illness that spreads easily from person to person, or from an animal to a person, through direct or indirect contact, bodily fluids, contaminated surfaces, or the air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All communicable diseases are infectious, but not all infectious diseases are communicable. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communicable:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Flu and measles pass directly or indirectly between people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-communicable (but infectious):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tetanus enters through a wound contaminated by soil bacteria. It causes an infection but cannot be caught from another person.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Is the Common Cold Caused by a Virus or Bacteria?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When evaluating the cold virus vs. bacteria question, the answer is definitive: viruses cause the common cold, most commonly rhinoviruses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms by infecting the lining of the nose and throat, causing sneezing, a stuffy nose, and a sore throat. Because the common cold is viral, antibiotics don&#8217;t treat or cure it, since they treat bacterial infections. Cold symptoms typically resolve on their own as the immune system clears the infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section3\"><b>COVID-19 vs. Flu vs. RSV: What Should Employers Know?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4848 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/infectious_diseses_covid_DTIB.jpg\" alt=\"Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19 and Flu A&amp;B Antigen Test Pro for workplace respiratory screening\" width=\"888\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/infectious_diseses_covid_DTIB.jpg 888w, https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/infectious_diseses_covid_DTIB-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 888px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right test depends on the suspected infection, the test&#8217;s intended use, specimen requirements, and applicable workplace or healthcare protocols.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>COVID-19 tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Detect SARS-CoV-2 viral components, including viral proteins (antigens) or viral genetic material (RNA) via molecular or nucleic acid amplification tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flu tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Detect antigens or genetic material specific to influenza A and\/or influenza B viruses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RSV tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Detect antigens or genetic material from respiratory syncytial virus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/rsv\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For organizations looking to simplify health screenings, combo tests offer an efficient solution. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DrugTests<\/span><b>InBulk (DTIB)<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/covid-19-influenzaa-b-rapid-test-cassette-swab-dual-windows-with-one-specimen-well-510k.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healgen Rapid COVID-19 \/ Flu A&amp;B Antigen Test Cassette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which detects SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B antigens simultaneously from a single swab.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can Rapid Tests Distinguish COVID-19, Flu, and RSV?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, specialized multiplex tests can distinguish between these respiratory viruses from a single specimen. Depending on the product, rapid antigen or molecular tests can identify SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, and RSV at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers should understand the different testing options available to their organizations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Over-the-counter (OTC) home kits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These typically screen for COVID-19 alone, though some combination kits screen for both COVID-19 and influenza. The specific viruses covered and permitted uses vary by brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clinical or laboratory testing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Professional healthcare settings most commonly use multiplex tests that include RSV screening rather than at-home testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For organizations seeking professional-grade RSV testing, DTIB offers the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/rapid-checktm-rsv-antigen-test-swab-20-tests-per-kit-pbs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Check\u2122 RSV Antigen Test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (20\/kit). Before purchasing or deploying it, organizations should review the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions to confirm the permitted specimen types, testing environment and authorized users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section4\"><b>How Can Workplaces Prevent Infectious Disease Spread?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4849 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rapid_atigent_test_strepA.jpg\" alt=\"Healgen 25-pack Rapid Strep A antigen test kit for workplace and clinical infection screening\" width=\"888\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rapid_atigent_test_strepA.jpg 888w, https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rapid_atigent_test_strepA-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 888px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy workforce depends on proactive hygiene and clear health protocols. Organizations can manage viral transmission effectively by establishing an actionable workplace<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-workplace-covid-flu-infectious-control-plan-in-2026\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infectious control plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employers can reduce transmission by putting these steps in place:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promote regular hand hygiene:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provide accessible hand sanitizer stations and stock restrooms with soap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support vaccination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage employees to stay up to date on recommended influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations, where appropriate for their age, health status, and occupation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage sick leave:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build a culture where employees stay home or work remotely when they show contagious symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optimize ventilation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upgrade building HVAC filters or use standalone HEPA air purifiers to reduce airborne pathogen density.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clean high-touch surfaces:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Disinfect doorknobs, kitchen counters, elevator buttons and conference tables often.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provide personal protective equipment (PPE):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/drug-tests\/gloves-and-masks.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disposable face masks or gloves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> readily available for employees working in close quarters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>When Should Employers Consider Rapid Infectious Disease Testing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid testing works best when it is built into health and safety protocols for specific situations, especially when evaluating workplace rapid screening for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/rapid-infectious-disease-antigen-tests-vs-lab-based-testing-for-employers\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infectious disease antigens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> versus sending staff to off-site laboratories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>During seasonal outbreaks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Testing in peak flu or respiratory virus seasons helps identify infected individuals before they cause a workplace cluster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-exposure screening:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After a positive result, rapid tests let management quickly screen close contacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Returning to the office:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After holidays or corporate travel, rapid tests may help identify some infections before employees return, but they cannot guarantee someone isn&#8217;t infectious.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respiratory swab kits collect specimens to detect infectious respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza A\/B, RSV, and Strep A, depending on the test. DrugTests<\/span><b>InBulk (DTIB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers professional-grade<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/infectious-diseases.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bulk, rapid antigen test kits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for fast workplace and healthcare screening, with results in 5 to 15 minutes. Available products include:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-container\">\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #4d9cbe;\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/strep-throat-kit-test-25tests.html\"><b>Healgen Rapid Strep A Test Kit &#8211; 25\/Kit (CLIA Waived)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/strep-throat-kit-test-25tests.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Healgen-Rapid-Strep-A-Test-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Healgen Rapid Strep A Test Kit - 25\/Kit (CLIA Waived)\" width=\"230\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throat swab specimen<br \/>\nCLIA Waived<br \/>\nResults in 5 minutes<br \/>\nDetects Group A Streptococcal antigens<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/strep-throat-kit-test-25tests.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #4d9cbe;\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/covid-19-influenzaa-b-rapid-test-cassette-swab-dual-windows-with-one-specimen-well-510k.html\"><b>Healgen Rapid COVID-19 \/ Flu A&amp;B Antigen Test Cassette (Swab)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/covid-19-influenzaa-b-rapid-test-cassette-swab-dual-windows-with-one-specimen-well-510k.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Healgen-Rapid-COVID-19-_-Flu-AB-Antigen-Test-Cassette.jpg\" alt=\"Healgen Rapid COVID-19 \/ Flu A&amp;B Antigen Test Cassette (Swab)\" width=\"230\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-in-1 COVID-19 and flu test<br \/>\n510(k) Cleared<br \/>\nRapid results within 15 minutes<br \/>\nDetects SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A &amp; B<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/covid-19-influenzaa-b-rapid-test-cassette-swab-dual-windows-with-one-specimen-well-510k.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #4d9cbe;\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/rapid-checktm-rsv-antigen-test-swab-20-tests-per-kit-pbs.html\"><b>Rapid Check\u2122 RSV Antigen Test &#8211; 20\/kit | CLIA Waived<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/rapid-checktm-rsv-antigen-test-swab-20-tests-per-kit-pbs.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Rapid-Check-RSV-Antigen-Test.jpg\" alt=\"Rapid Check\u2122 RSV Antigen Test - 20\/kit | CLIA Waived\" width=\"230\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal aspirate specimen<br \/>\n510(k) Cleared \/ CLIA Waived<br \/>\nFast Results (under 15 min)<br \/>\nMade in USA<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/rapid-checktm-rsv-antigen-test-swab-20-tests-per-kit-pbs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Where Can Organizations Buy Infectious Disease Testing Supplies in Bulk?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing infectious risks requires having the right diagnostic tools on hand. Organizations can order rapid antigen kits, respiratory swab kits, and related supplies in volume from DrugTests<\/span><b>InBulk (DTIB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTIB offers professional-grade <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drugtestsinbulk.com\/infectious-diseases.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infectious disease tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tailored to your screening program&#8217;s collection methods and testing requirements. Bulk ordering helps eligible workplaces and healthcare facilities maintain appropriate inventory during periods of increased seasonal illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before placing an order, buyers should confirm local product availability, applicable professional purchasing requirements, and each test&#8217;s suitability for their specific program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>What Is the Difference Between an Infection and a Disease?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An infection occurs when a pathogen such as a virus or bacteria enters the body and begins to multiply. A disease occurs when cells or organs are damaged as a result, whether from infection, genetics, environment, or internal malfunction, leading to recognizable symptoms. In short, an infection is the invasion, while a disease is the resulting harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Are All Communicable Diseases Infectious?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. All communicable diseases are infectious because biological pathogens cause them. However, not all infectious diseases are communicable. Tetanus, for example, is caused by bacteria entering a wound from the environment and cannot spread from person to person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can Employees Have a Respiratory Infection Without Symptoms?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Employees can have asymptomatic respiratory infections, meaning they carry and shed a virus or bacteria without feeling sick. Even without symptoms, they can still unknowingly pass the pathogen to coworkers. 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