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How long are you contagious for after being diagnosed with strep throat and after you start taking medication?
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∙ 16y ago
The germs that caused the virus are still in you and reproducing for most of the time you are on antibiotics. The anitbiotics kill them. As they die, they're numbers dwindle, but are still there, so you are still contagious until all the antibiotic is gone and the doctor confirms the virus is gone. It is important to use all the prescribed antibiotic--to be sure to kill off all the germs. If not, some may be left and start reproducing again, thus you'd have to start all over with the antibiotics.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoYou are contagious 24 hours after you get the antibiotic for strep.
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∙ 16y agoi stumbled across this but its exactly the answer i need
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∙ 9y agoStrep throat is contagious because of infections (bacteria) which can be easily spread through saliva.
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∙ 14y agoMost places say that after 24 hours of antibiotics there is no risk of spreading it. School usually want no fever for 24 hours before returning to classes.
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What are some non medication treatments for strep throat?
Chamomile tea will ease the pain of a strep throat. If not treated, strep throat will be contagious and will be a huge problem for others. Don't allow others to kiss you.
What type of sore throat is not contagious?
Sore throat caused by environmental conditions is not contagious.
If you have strep throat can you be around a pregnant woman?
Only if you are very cautious. Pregnant women are more susceptible to infections due to changes in their immune systems during pregnancy. It would be best if you wait until your health care professional advises that you are not contagious, or until the woman has checked with her obstetrician for precautions that may be needed if you can not wait. If you were diagnosed by a professional with a "strep throat" (streptococcus bacterial infection of the throat), and have been given a prescription for antibiotics, usually you would no longer be contagious after taking the medication exactly as prescribed for approximately 48 hours. However, it is possible to still spread germs even if you are taking antibiotics under some conditions, so it is always best to get professional advice for your specific circumstances.
Is strep throat communicable or non-communicable?
this is definitely communicable (contagious)
Is strep throat contagious to dogs?
Yes strep throat is contagious to dogs. I have strep throat right now and am worried I gave it to my dog.
How do you stop your throat from hurting?
take 2 tsp of cough medican and drink cold water as well as taking the medication
Can you have mono and strep in your bloodstream and not be contagious?
Strep throat and mono are contagious, it doesn't matter if they're paired or not.
What is sturck throat?
There is nothing commonly known as struck throat. There however is strep throat which is a contagious viral infection which makes ones throat hurt.
How long are you contagious with strep throat if you're on penicillin?
I am pretty sure that you are contagious for 24 hours after your first dose.
Is laryngitis contagious to babies?
Laryngitis itself is not contagious, but if the condition is caused by a contagious illness, such as bronchitis, strep throat, or influenza (the flu), those can be transmitted.
How long before child on azrithromycin is not contagious when having strep throat?
The child is considered as contagious for ten days on azithromycin. ( Now that, contributor got the point, as to why strep throat is uncommon in developed countries.)
What are the side effects of propylthiouracl?
I began taking this medication 4/3/12 and friday 4/6 I have a sore throat. I wonder if that is a side effect of this med. I have taken ibeprofin for the sore throat. Should I do this? Thank you, Maria
