its strep throat..and once all the symptoms are gone how long until you could kiss or share a drink without being contagious?
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My doctor always told me 24 hours.  However, it was not in reference to kissing or sharing a drink; it was in reference to just being around other people.  I wouldn't risk kissing or sharing a drink until the entire round of antibiotics have been taken.
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I've had Strep-Throat a few times and know how your suffering. My advise to you is stay home & in bed. Not only is Strep-Throat contagious it is an active illness. The Streptocochous virus that makes up the ailment travels through the blood stream and attacks the kidneys if untreated AND if the patient continues to be mobile. Physical activity helps the germ travel through the body. Like I said, I've had Strep-Throat and know what I'm talking about. I know the play is important to you but your health comes first. Stay home and tend to your recovery. Good Luck & get well fast.
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Alcohol is one of the greatest stimulants of gastric acid secretion. If you threw up after having vodka, there's a good chance that the acid literally burned your throat. Probably the impact of throwing up caused tiny microtears in your throat tissue, and the acid entered those microtears and made it possible for bacteria to enter. You may actually have a strep throat. Is the region red and sore? \nTreat it like you would a sore throat: hot drinks, avoid acidic foods such as orange juice, and keep your neck warm. If it's not better by Thanksgiving, I suggest you see a physician.
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As long as there are sores in the mouth it is contagious. But be careful it can be hell to get.
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See a doctor!  Sounds like strep throat, which is high contagious and can lead to heart problems if left untreated for a long time.  In meantime, gargle with hot salty water (as hot as you can tolerate and quite salty).
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My advice is to see a doctor to see if they can come out.  I have mine removed 5 yrs ago and have rarely had a sore throat since and have had not recurrences of strep or other throat problems.
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If the fever persists you must go see a Dr.  A viral infection can cause a fever, but it will go away after a few days.  (Like the flu)  If it is bacterial (Like strep) you symptoms are going to get worse and you could get really sick.  Instead of paying for a simple dr's visit you might end up in the hospital.\nIf the fever persists or you develop any more symptoms please go to the Dr.  Check with your local county hospital.  They usually have sliding scale fees for people with no insurance.  Or go to a small urgent care clinic.  They can be less expensive than a private Physician.
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I was constantly in the doctor's for my tonsils. I had strep throat at least 4 or 5 times a year. After years of this I finally ended up in the hospital for a few days after developing sacs of puss called abscesses. It was NASTY. A month later I got them removed. I haven't had any problems since. I would definitely go to your doctor and at least have him/her look at them. It might be nothing, but you don't want it to become something real serious either. Good luck.
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sounds like strep .. go to docs and get antibiotics
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It's a swollen lymph node, and this is common with strep throat. However, since you are the last day of antibiotics, I would call your doctor for advice and make an appointment if he or she thinks it is necessary.\n\nStrep throat can in some cases lead to scarlet fever, so please err on the side of caution.
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seriously a big matter, i feel this is a case of very severe food poisoning, please go see a doctor to get a jab, i remember the last time i had one of those, i was so sick i couldnt move. Hope you bring your partner there as soon as possible, Cheers
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I don't know what a poked chest is, but those are very common symptoms for everything from a hangover to food poisoning to the flu or a heart attack. Are you wondering if he had something contagious? It's very likely, though anything contagious is typically going to be passed around for anywhere from 24 hours to a week before actual symptoms are present. If your worried about catching something your best bet all the way around is good good hand washing and maybe carrying some antibacterial gel around with you for when a soap and water isn't convenient. You are way more likely to catch something by touching a contaminated surface and touching your face or mouth than to catch something air born.
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Normall it takes about two weeks with anitbiotics,  If she isnt getting better at all, she should see her doctor, the antibiotic may not be working or she could have developed a tolerance for it.  It is as infectous as a cold or sore throat, but of course if you dont have tonsils or adenoids, its a lot harder to get.  The key is a lot of liquids and gargle with salt water.  Stay away from milk products.
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yeah, I was gonna say salt water, hot as well. Yucky, I know. I also say listerine.sp. I know thats yucky too. But when I have a sore throat, I don't care... I just want to make it feel better. Actually, you might want to go see a doctor if you have insurance. Could have strep or somthing else??? Thats kind of a long time to be dealing with this. Also try motren....   :)   get better poor thing.
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Streptococcal sore throat, also called strep throat, is an infection of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. Strep throat is caused by bacteria. Sometimes the tonsils are also infected (tonsillitis). \n\nStrep throat accounts for between five and ten percent of all sore throats. Although anyone can get strep throat, it is most common in school age children. People who smoke, who are fatigued, run down, or who live in damp, crowded conditions are also more likely to become infected. Children under age two and adults who are not around children are less likely to get the disease. \n\nStrep throat occurs most frequently from November to April. \n\nHow is Strep Throat Transmitted?\n\nStrep Throat is transmitted directly from person to person by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Very occasionally the disease is passed through food, when a food handler infected with strep throat accidentally contaminates food by coughing or sneezing. \n\nWhat causes Strep Throat?\n\nStrep Throat is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.
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i have had similar problem....if you can keep up drinking and eating you should be fine, if continues through tomorrow though, take a run into the doc or walk in clinic just to be sure as it could be flu. hope you feel better...mine lasted for 3 days. hope this may be of some help or comfort to you!!
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None. STD's are transmitted by sexual activity. \nYes, the herpes virus causes cold sores. so if your partner has a cold sore on their mouth/lips you should abstain from kissing otherwise you can get a cold sore on your mouth. But, a cold sore on your mouth is a cold sore, not an STD. And, yes when a partner has a oral cold sore they should never perform oral sex on their partner, they could easily give them genital herpes that way. But, the asker asked about kissing, not oral sex. Lastly, yes you can get chlamydia and other bacterial STD's infections in the throat, but it extremely rare and is not rountinely tested for. And, one would not be able to contract that through kissing, but through oral sex and the asker asked about kissing. \n\nashastd.org\nplannedparenthood.org