Is strep throat infection caused by streptococcus pyrogenes bacteria a highly contagious disease? Can it get transferred from a sick person to a healthy one? And if it gets transferred then then in what time the person will start to show symptoms associated with this disease?

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopath23yrs exp

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Streptococcal bacteria are highly contagious. They can spread through airborne droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks. You can also pick up the bacteria from a doorknob or other surface and transfer them to your nose, mouth or eyes. The incubation period one to five days. 

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Dr. Neha JainGeneral Physician7yrs exp

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Yes it is. Immunity of healthy person determines everything. If he has high immunity he may not get infection and if low he may get infection which shows symptoms within few hrs only.  

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