Is strep throat contagious?

Yes: Strep throat is passed via respiratory route from person to person. It can be spread by coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose, sharing utensils or drinks as a few examples. You get strep by breathing in or coming in contact with tiny droplets containing the strep bacteria.

It can be: This condition is caused by the bug: streptococcus, which can be transmitted via salivary contact. It is not supercontagious like those of chicken-pox or measles which are airborn pathogens--meaning that they can stay in the air and infect others. So, if you are given antibiotics already, you should be fine. Just don't smooch for a few days :-) good luck.

Of Course: Sure is.Usually thru close contact and respiratory droplets.24-48 hours of approprote antibiotics contains it.

Yes: Yes it is. Generally thru close contact through aerosol spread from breathing, sneezing, etc. Also perhaps through contact with a glass, toothbrush and the like. Also from material on the infected persons hands.

Yes: Wash your hands, don't share towels or pillows, cover your mouth if you cough, don't touch other people's food and utensils.