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I have a date tonight, i have been diagnose with strep throat a couple of days ago. i just have a pill, and end my last one tomorow morning,can i kis?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

48 Hour Rule: Yes. After forty-eight hours on the antibiotic you are not likely to be contagious.

Answered 5/27/2014

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