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How long does antibody stay in your body after a bacteria infection?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Usually life long: For most but not all bacterial infections, antibody remains for life. Ask a new question if you would like to know about a particular kind of infection.

Dr Waxman agreed

Answered 10/31/2018

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