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Changed daughter's toothbrush 48 hrs after began meds for strep. other daughter accidentally used that toothbrush a few days later. should she be ok?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Most likely: Other familial exposures are more likely to allow cross infection, than this item!

Answered 1/31/2014

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Risk of infection: Your other daughter does have an increased risk of getting step from the toothbrush. However she has a risk of infection just because she is in the same house. Watch for symptoms and get treatment if she has sore throat, fever.

Answered 5/2/2014

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