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Im 45, diagnosed with herpangina. still have a lot of white in mouth and sore throat after 7 days. am i still contagious? what determines when your not?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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Possible: When the lesions are gone and no fever is present, contagious nature is likely low. Herpangina can last for a couple of weeks sometimes. If not improving at all, see your doc again.

Answered 10/17/2013

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A member asked:

Im 45, diagnosed with herpangina. still have a lot of white in mouth and sore throat after 7 days. am i still contagious? what determines when your not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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