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Does Boiling Your Toothbrush Get Rid Of The Strep Virus?
Pharyngitis - streptococcal; Streptococcal pharyngitis
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Most people with strep are contagious until they have been on antibiotics 24 - 48 hours. 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. Also, keep your family's...
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