How long is Impetigo contagious for?

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asked Jan 12, 2020 in Diseases Conditions by VFcvob (600 points)
How long is Impetigo contagious for?

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answered Jan 12, 2020 by Minty (132,850 points)
Once Impetigo infects you you are contagious with the impetigo for up to 24 hours once you take the medicine.

If you don't take medicine for impetigo then you could remain contagious until the impetigo infection goes away.

You should always see a doctor or go to the emergency room or urgent care when you think you have or someone else has impetigo.

They can then prescribe you some medicine to take and treat you for the impetigo symptoms.

Once you take the medicine prescribed to you for impetigo for 24 hours then you are no longer contagious and can't spread the impetigo to other people.

Then after 3 days the sores should begin to heal.

Be careful around other people and stay home for at least 24 hours when you do have Impetigo until it's no longer contagious.

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