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Do you take your child to the doctors for every sniffle and cough because it might be strep throat?
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NO: Sniffle and cough are not typical symptoms of strep throat, a sore throat is more common.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: If they are not old enough to tell you they have a sore throat, the chances of their having strep related complications are almost non-existent.Some infants & toddlers can carry strep when they are not sick or when they really have a simple viral illness.There are conflicting thoughts as to whether these should ever be treated just because strep is found on a quick test.
Answered 5/18/2017
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