How long do the symptoms of strep throat last?

Without antibiotics, you may be contagious for two or three weeks; most people who take them, however, are no longer contagious 24 hours after the start of treatment. Other people also experience relief from the symptoms of strep once they've started taking antibiotics.Feb 28, 2014 read more

With immediate and antibiotic-free treatment, strep throat can improve in two to five days, up to a week. Immediate treatment of strep throat is very crucial not just for quick recovery, but because an untreated case of strep throat can lead to further complications. read more

The contagious period for strep throat is up to three weeks if a course of antibiotics is not taken to kill the infection. If antibiotics are taken, strep throat is no longer contagious after 24 hours. read more

The symptoms may last for a week or so, but strep throat is not contagious, once you are on antibiotics for 24 hours. It should be noted that most sore throats are not caused by streptococci. Antibiotics are not necessary for every sore throat in children and adults. read more