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A member asked:

I think my 2 yr old son has strep. he has fever, and white spots on back of throat. do u wait it bring in for doc to get antibiotics?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

See doctor: Suggest you call your doctor or go to urgent care for treatment.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/3/2017

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