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A member asked:

Being treated for strep throat, should i throw my chapsticks and lip glosses that i used away?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: It is unlikely they will carry the bacteria. Hope you feel better.

Answered 3/14/2016

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