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acemom

Wed, Dec 10 2014, 8:45 pm

I went to check out DC today because of a complaint of foot pain without a reasonable explanation. Turns out it is Strep.

I would guess DC has been having it for a while but I kept DC home for the day nonetheless and started antibiotics.

How long should I be afraid of DC spreading the infection to others?

chocolate moose

Wed, Dec 10 2014, 8:52 pm

don't they say 24 hours on antiobiotics?

Pineapple

Wed, Dec 10 2014, 9:11 pm

24 hours after first dose of antibiotics

abs

Wed, Dec 10 2014, 9:12 pm

Some drs say a days worth of antibiotics (3 doses if 3x a day, 2 doses if twice a day). But I'd err on the side of caution.

seeker

Wed, Dec 10 2014, 11:07 pm

I'd ask the doctor who diagnosed/prescribed but they usually say 24 hours after starting medicine.

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