how many days are you contagious with strep after starting antibiotics
Strep throat is often accompanied by fever. Strep throat is one of many causes of inflammation of the pharynx (pharyngitis). Strep throat is a common cause of sore throat. Streptococcus spp. are the most common bacterial species to cause strep throat (15%-30% of pharyngitis in children and about 5 to 10% in adults). Strep throat is contagious for about 2-3 weeks in individuals that do not take antibiotics. However, individuals that take antibiotics for strep throat usually are no longer contagious about 24 hours after initiating antibiotic therapy.