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How long are diseases contagious if you are taking antibiotics?

By Cindy
Created 02/07/2009 - 15:33

I heard once that if you have something that is contagious, for example, respiratory diseases and you are taking an antibiotic, you are no longer communicable. Is this correct? If this is incorrect, how long does it take for you to become non-contagious?

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