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After taking tobramycin how long am i still contagious ?

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A full course: Of antibiotics is the only way to become noncaontagious. This also depends on the infection and the bacterial susceptibility to the antibiotic. Do not stop taking the medicine just because you feel better. Complete the entire dosing regimen.

Answered 6/30/2015

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