Is it safe to kiss someone if a few days ago I had a viral illness?

Most viruses don’t live in the mouth well. They are spread by coughing, sneezing or touching. You would have been most contagious prior to the onset of your symptoms and for 24 hours after your fever broke. Most likely you’re fine to kiss your girlfriend, and by Tuesday you’ll be way outta the woods.

Nice of you to be considerate of her, bonus points for your integrity. :-)

Haha, thanks.

I think you’re safe. If you want to be absolutely sure, call the doctors’ office that gave you the antibiotics and ask the nurse. They’d be delighted to tell you and have a smile both for your good character and your predicament.

Antibiotics are not used to treat viral illnesses. They are only effective against bacterial illnesses. You need to confirm with your doctor what you actually had and how long it remains contagious after your symptoms are gone.

@Dr_Lawrence beat me to the punch line. Take that advise!

What @Dr_Lawrence said is true. Also, I should have mentioned Mono as a possibility too, although I assume your doctors ran some tests to conclude it was viral rather than bacterial.
A double check with your doc is a good idea. If you’re feeling well again, I wouldn’t worry, probably just a flu bug.

Also, antibiotics don’t affect your temperature in the way you suggested. “Viral illness” is an educated guess on the doctor’s part. You know, I think you’d be safe because having an active virus in your system makes you feel so ill usually.

Well if she’s not going to see you for a month, what’s the point of being healthy anyway? Give her a nice big kiss, and she’ll be so bored without you that she’s better off being sick anyway. :) Right?