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Have strep. 24 hrs of antibiotic b4 going back to work but what about closer contact like kissing? ok to go on date after a day or need more time?
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Strep throat: You are contagious for at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics for strep throat.
Answered 1/25/2014
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