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A member asked:

If the scab is gone from the staph infection on my lip and i've been on antibiotics for over a week am i contagious?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Not Contagious: Good morning yes. You are past the stage of being contagious.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Probably not : After 10 days and if there is no further drainage, it is unlikely that you are contagious.

Answered 4/6/2013

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