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Vomiting, chills and cold sweats, fever, sore throat. how long to wait before testing for strep?
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No reason to wait-: Though most symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection are caused by viruses, there is no reason for you to wait and have your doctor check you out for a strept infection. Just don't go the appointment expecting to get an antibiotic each time you suspect you need it- otherwise, you will end up with a multidrug resistant bacterial infection.
Answered 9/29/2020
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