Question 1

my boyfriend got strep on his penis..how contagious is it .and how would he get it in the first place?

Accepted Answer

: Streptococcus is a common skin bacteria so there is nothing wrong with that. Most people at your age has exposed to Streptococcus species or these bacteria are already a part of your oral or skin flora. Take care.

Question 2

how do you get strep in the lungs , is it dangerous and is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

Strep pneumonia: The most common cause of community acquired pneumonia is Strep pneumonia. This you usually acquire following an upper respiratory infection or through a droplet infection.

Question 3

my child went to urgent care yesterday to get treatment for her strep. they said she should be ok to go to school today. i thought she was contagious for a full 24hrs.

Accepted Answer

At least 24 hours: You are correct. The aap red book, our infectious disease reference, indicates at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics before school or daycare attendance. I would add that the child should be clinically well and without fever.

Question 4

strep throat, when will i no longer be contagious if it's been a week now?

Accepted Answer

STREP TONSILLITIS: Strep throat responds easily to antibiotics like penvk and can render you less contagious on the 2nd day but you have to finish it until 10 days for complete cure.

Question 5

ent called fri pm. sinus culture positive for strep. have taken 4 doses of ceflex. how long before no longer contagious?

Accepted Answer

Finish medication: Finish your medication course as prescribed by your physician.  That should clear your infection.

Question 6

my student (19 yrs old) got strep throat 9 days ago.has been taking penicillin for it. she came to my class today feeling much better but her throat was still swollen.is she contagious to other people?she gave me a book.can i get sick if touching it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Strep is universally killed by penicillin. Those with strep throat who take it are not contagious after 24 hrs of treatment. The tissue damage &amp; reaction of this germ can remain swollen for quite a while after the germs are dead.

Question 7

i have strep throat.  i dont have a bad case of it and no fever. do i have to get on meds to get better? how long will i be contagious with no meds?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are some people who carry strep A year round and never get fever or throat pain. They are contagious year round, as is anyone who has it and remains untreated. If you did not have it confirmed with an office test or culture, your throat irritation could be viral &amp; will last as long as it chooses. You would be contagious with that too.

Question 8

i had staph/streph bacteria in vagina 2 years ago and now again. does it mean, i have chronic bacterial infection? will i still be contagious after treatment? why did i get it again?

Accepted Answer

: The predominant bacteria of the vagina are lactobacilli. You have staph and strep as the bacteria colonized in your vagina and this colonization can be present in ladies with chronic vaginitis. However, these bacteria are not considered STD bacteria, i.e. contagious. Colonized bacteria sometimes activate and cause active disease, i.e. acute vaginitis.

Question 9

if i am a carrier of strep, does that make me contagious to others?

Accepted Answer

Strep carrier: If you are a carrier that means you have strep in a throat culture even when you feel well-- it would  be safe to say that you should not be contagious in this setting.

Question 10

my boyfriend has strep and he's on day on of his med. is he still contagious?

Accepted Answer

Contagiousness: Yes. Of course. He is most likely contagious for the first 48 hours or so on antibiotics.

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My boyfriend got strep on his penis..how contagious is it .and how would he get it in the first place?

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How do you get strep in the lungs , is it dangerous and is it contagious?

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My child went to urgent care yesterday to get treatment for her strep. they said she should be ok to go to school today. i thought she was contagious for a full 24hrs.

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Strep throat, when will i no longer be contagious if it's been a week now?

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Ent called fri pm. sinus culture positive for strep. have taken 4 doses of ceflex. how long before no longer contagious?

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My student (19 yrs old) got strep throat 9 days ago.has been taking penicillin for it. she came to my class today feeling much better but her throat was still swollen.is she contagious to other people?she gave me a book.can i get sick if touching it?

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I have strep throat. i dont have a bad case of it and no fever. do i have to get on meds to get better? how long will i be contagious with no meds?

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I had staph/streph bacteria in vagina 2 years ago and now again. does it mean, i have chronic bacterial infection? will i still be contagious after treatment? why did i get it again?

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If i am a carrier of strep, does that make me contagious to others?

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My boyfriend has strep and he's on day on of his med. is he still contagious?

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