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I am currently taking ampicillin for skin issues. i was directly exposed to strep throat today. can i still get strep while on this antibiotic?
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Unlikely: The bacteria causing "strep throat" has been very sensitive to penicillins including ampicillin.
Answered 8/20/2016
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