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Ive been taking antibiotics for strep throat for 4 days now, i havent had any symptoms. can i start using a new toothbrush without worrying about bacteria coming back?
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Yes Reuse: You can clean your tooth brush in Listerine or even whisky. Let it sit in the sterilizing solution of your choice for 15 minutes and give up worrying.
Answered 2/14/2021
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Not yet: Even though you feel better you may still have problematic bacteria non your system. DO NOT discontinue antibiotic prematurely. Make sure to take all of the pills that were prescribed. And change toothbrush on the last day of your antibiotics.
Answered 2/14/2021
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