I have strep throat right now. I began feeling sick on Sat. night. How long is it before you stop being contagious (currently on 2nd day of antibiotics)? Also, can it worsen before it gets better? Anything else you think I should know?
*thanks!
2006-09-26 14:33:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
you shouldnt be very contagious if youve been on antibiotics for 2 days, however if you go around someone who has a very low immune system you could still give it to them, strep throat can get worse before it gets better.. you should feel better in 1 to 2 weeks... esp if the medicine makes you grogy... but if you eat cold things it wont hurt as much... and try not to talk because it can strain your vocal cords and cause perminant damage... hope you feel better though
2006-09-26 14:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 24 hours (4 doses) of antibiotics you are no longer contagious.
The cause of strep throat is bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
Streptococcal bacteria are highly contagious. They can spread through airborne droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes. You can also pick up the bacteria from a doorknob or other surface and transfer them to your nose or mouth. Kitchen utensils and bathroom objects are other common sources of infection transmission, so get rid of your toothbrush.
Call your doctor if you don't feel better after taking antibiotics for 48 hours.
2006-09-26 23:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
typically ,kids are asked to stay home for 24 hours after establishing the diagnosis and once they have had antibiotics for 24 hours, they can go to school which would mean the risk of being contagious is low after 24 hours of onset of antibiotic treatment, good luck
2006-09-26 21:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're having a fever then after the fever breaks you're no longer contagious. If you're not, you might want to wait another day before returning to your normal routine.
2006-09-26 21:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be highly contagious with the fever. Don't let anyone drink after you.
2006-09-26 21:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think I'm getting strep throat now because of a bump i have in my throat. it runs in my family ....but most of the time when my mom or aunt had strep.t they gave them a pencilin shot in their booty.lol...i dont know if it answers your ques...but
2006-09-26 21:45:00 · answer #6 · answered by Calliegh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my bro had it 4 2 weeks
go to the doctor
drink lots of fluids
and eat only hot soup and icecream
2006-09-26 21:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had it twice its not good to take medicine because it take like a week but if u get the shot it clears in like 2 or less days.
Your Welcome!
2006-09-26 21:37:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in a web search and read medical websites.
2006-09-26 21:35:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋