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What Tests Can Be Done To See If Mycoplasma Is Not Contagious Anymore?
my work sent me home because I have Mycoplasma and its contagious. they said I cant return until im not contagious and have a note from my dr. ive already missed a lot of work due to this sickness and cant go to dr every other day to test. what should I do? how will I know when to go back to see if im not contagious anymore?
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
Thanks for query.there is no test to tell .but mycoplasma is contagious for 2-3 days of taking antibiotics. However, if you take antibiotics immediately on the onset of the symptoms of pneumonia, then the contagious period reduces.regards
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