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My boyfriend has strep throat doctor told him it should be gone in right days it's been seven can i kiss him now? he was only given advil (ibuprofen)

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At your own risk: You might want to wait a few days after his fever and sore throat have resolved to kiss him, or risk getting the same illness.

Answered 9/1/2014

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