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When before you have symptoms of strep throat can you infect others?
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Strep: I have seen this question here for days. I don't know the answer as worded (the fact that it goes unanswered may mean that I am not the only one). I will answer a question that is similar. The incubation period for strep throat is usually about 3 days but is variable (2 to 5 days). You are contagious for at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics for strep throat.
Answered 8/23/2013
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