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How much time does strep throat last after taking anti-biotics?

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Confusing question: You are considered contagious for 24 hours after starting antibiotics. The duration of your personal symptoms may vary, some a few days , many a week or more.Persistence of symptoms after this point suggest a co-infection with another agent, possibly viral.

Answered 5/5/2014

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