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How Long Does Strep Last After Starting Antibiotics?

April 26, 2017antibiotics strep

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How Long Does Strep Last After Starting Antibiotics?

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Alternative Names Pharyngitis – streptococcal; Streptococcal pharyngitis Prevention Most people with strep are contagious until they have been on antibiotics 24 – 48 hours. Thus, they should stay home from school, daycare, or work until they have been on antibiotics for at least a day. Get a new toothbrush after you are no longer contagious, but before finishing the antibiotics. Otherwise the bacteria can live in the toothbrush and re-infect you when the antibiotics are done….