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My boyfriend has walking pneumonia and just started his abx. how long will he be contagious since i'm seeing him after 4 days? help!
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Always with caution: Walking pneumonia was used as a term, i believe , for mycoplasma infection. The idea of treatment is usually 5 days they're ok or 48 hours of antibiotics with no more fever. People don't always respond the same. People of good immune system have protection but we all get infections one way or another. Always use caution, in dealing with infections, good hygiene or even a mask if not sure.
Answered 1/18/2018
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