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Most strep throat symptoms are gone so cna i go back to work?
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?Treated?: You are not considered contagious for strep after you have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. Your employer may of may not have other requirements, but this is the basic issue I use for clearing a patient to get back to work.
Answered 11/6/2012
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Yes: Once you feel fine and the symptoms are almost resolved, you can go back to work. Glad to hear you are feeling better.
Answered 9/28/2016
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