Are throat infections contagious?

Question

I work at a preschool and I realized on the kiss accidentally coughed on my and spit inadvertently few out of his mouth. In conversation with another staff member I came to find out that the student has a throat infection! I've been having throat and neck pains with trouble swallowing! Is this contagious?

Answer

Yes they can and are almost always contagious. My husband and I are in education also and we use airborne to help with keeping germs away. Feel better!

Answer

It depends on what the infection is, but yes, it's likely contagious.