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My daughter has strep throat & today i woke up with a bad headache, sore throat, low fever, achy, fatigue, & feel awful. could i have strep now too?

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Dr. Boris Ripa answered

Most probably you: got Strep infection from your daughter.

Answered 6/20/2014

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It's possible : Strep throat can be contagious, particularly during the few days before a person's symptoms start and even within the first 24 hours of antibiotic use. You should review this problem with your primary care physician. Best of luck.

Answered 6/20/2014

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A member asked:

My daughter has strep throat & today i woke up with a bad headache, sore throat, low fever, achy, fatigue, & feel awful. could i have strep now too?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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