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Is ot true that 48 hours after starting antibiotics I can not infect some one else?
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That's not necessary. You become free of infection only after you finish the while course of antibiotics.
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hello, it depends upon what antibiotics you are taking and for which disease. After taking a complete course of particular antibiotics you are safe.
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