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Is strep throat contagious only by things i put my mouth on or by touching things with my hands?

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Strep tbtoat: You should use universal precautions good hand washing and no sharing of drinks ... Avoid contact with immunocomprised people and after 24 hours of meds and no fever and no antipyretics you should be fine

Answered 8/22/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Strep: Strep is contagious through respiratory droplets and through the hands

Answered 7/11/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Contagious: Strep can be transferred by sharing objects placed in your mouth. It is unlikely you can transfer it by touching something unless your hands have been in your mouth and are unclean. If you cough or sneeze anyone within a close distance may receive your germs. Try to avoid other people while you are infectious, generally for up to 24 hours after being placed on antibiotics.

Answered 8/23/2014

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