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How long after thrush can you kiss?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Any time: Thrush is not contagious.

Answered 9/26/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Thrush : Thrush can be contagious. Once there is no sign of the thrush, you can kiss immediatelydepending on treatment it may take as long as 7-10 for a vure.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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