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   Is strep throat contagious?

   • Strep throat is a highly contagious bacterial infection causing a sore and scratchy throat. You can be contagious a few days before symptoms start. When you stop depends on whether you’re treated with antibiotics. Strep throat is an infection of the throat and tonsils. It’s caused by a type of bacteria called group A Streptococcus (GAS).

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   Are Group A strep bacteria contagious?

   • Group A strep bacteria are very contagious. Generally, people spread the bacteria to others through Rarely, group A strep bacteria can be spread through food that isn’t handled properly (visit CDC’s food safety page ). It usually takes 2 to 5 days after exposure to become ill with strep throat.

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   How long does it take to get sick with strep throat?

   • It usually takes 2 to 5 days after exposure to become ill with strep throat. Group A strep bacteria often live in the nose and throat. People who are infected spread the bacteria by talking, coughing, or sneezing. This creates respiratory droplets that contain the bacteria. People can get sick if they:

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   Apr 23, 2019 · Strep throat is a highly contagious bacterial infection causing a sore and scratchy throat. You can be contagious a few days before symptoms start. When you stop depends on whether you’re...

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Some people infected with group A strep do not have symptoms or seem sick. People who are sick with strep throat are more contagious than those who do not have symptoms.

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   Aug 4, 2023 · Individuals with strep throat can be contagious for a few days before they start showing symptoms. This means that someone who has not gotten sick yet can spread the infection. If a person is prescribed antibiotics for strep, they usually stop being contagious within 24 to 48 hours of starting treatment.

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Strep throat is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are contagious. They can spread through droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks.

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   May 13, 2022 · Strep throat is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. Incubation period for strep throat is 1-5 days after exposure. If strep throat is treated with antibiotics, it is no longer contagious after 24 hours; if it is not treated, it is contagious for 2-3 weeks.

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   Overview. What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection in your throat and tonsils (the lymph nodes in the back of your mouth). With strep throat, your tonsils become very inflamed. This inflammation typically affects the surrounding area of your throat as well, which causes a sore throat (pharyngitis).

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   Jan 29, 2024 · Nausea and vomiting. Stomach pain. How contagious is strep and how is strep throat spread? The bacteria that causes strep throat is very contagious. It's typically spread through respiratory droplets or direct contact. The bacteria can spread via respiratory droplets when people talk, cough or sneeze. The droplets are then put into the air.