Last week, Wednesday, I started getting the classic symptoms of strep throat. Well i didnt think it was much of anything until i talked with my manager at the lab i work and she said i should go to the doctor, i went and was put on a Z-Pack. By sunday my throat hadnt improved and I decided to suck it up and go into work Monday, however, it was the worst throat pain ever, I had them run a CBC on me and my white count was low with high Monocytes, the lab manager suggested it was viral and that the antibiotics were points to do a mono test. We did and it was positive, I went to the doctor and was put on a steroid pack. I started them the same day and yesterday, Wednesday, my symptoms completely dissapeared, I havent had a fever since last Saturday. When do you think it would be fine to return to work?
Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor . As I understand it was a viral infection because of ABV virus.there is no define period of infectivity of virus, but it could be seen that virus may shed from saliva after symptomatic recovery from infection during convalesce period .but as there is no definite period so not possible to say ho.w long it will shed. So you can join duty after symptomatic recovery with precaution to avoid contact of your saliva with other. Thanks .feel free to contact . Chat Doctor. Profit Infectious disease specialist.