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Daughter is 8 -3 week ago had strep then her twin had it both used antibiotics now she has a fever of 102 has pain in arms legs head throat is it back?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Urgent: This sounds like scarlet fever. I think she needs urgent medical attention.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Maybe,maybe not: The most common cause of fever and throat infections are viral, with strep being a worrisome possibility. If one or both have been exposed to a strep carrier after their earlier infection, they can get it again. It can also co-exist with mono.

Answered 3/30/2014

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