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A member asked:
I was diagnosed with strep throat 3 days ago and have been taking antibiotics since i found out. am i contagious still??
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Unlikely: Use of a penicillin based treatment would reduce transmission of strep in casual contact after 24 hrs. Deep intimate kissing may have some risk for 2-3 days but it is unlikely you are contagious after that point.
Answered 2/26/2019
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